# The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 203: Dismissal of complaint

- Act: The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act 2 of 1974)
- In force from: 1974-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/crpc/section/203/

## Text

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, CHAP COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES CHAPTER XVI COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES

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