CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 203 CrPC

Dismissal of complaint

Procedure & effect

If, after considering the statements on oath (if any) of the complainant and of the witnesses and the result of the inquiry or investigation (if any) under section 202, the Magistrate is of opinion that there is no sufficient ground for proceeding, he shall dismiss the complaint, and in every such case he shall briefly record his reasons for so doing.

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FAQ — Section 203 CrPC

Section 203 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Dismissal of complaint”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

If, after considering the statements on oath (if any) of the complainant and of the witnesses and the result of the inquiry or investigation (if any) under section 202, the Magistrate is of opinion that there is no sufficient ground for proceeding, he shall dismiss the complaint, and in every such case he shall briefly record his reasons for so doing.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

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