Private complaint
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Criminal
A private complaint is a complaint made by a person directly to a magistrate or court, without going through the police.
What does Private complaint mean in plain words?
This is often used when the police do not act or the offence is non-cognizable. The court examines the complainant on oath (section 200) and may then issue process against the accused. If there is no sufficient ground for proceeding, the court can dismiss the complaint (section 203).
When will I hear Private complaint?
He filed a private complaint in the court of the Judicial Magistrate when the police refused to act.
Which law covers Private complaint?
Sections 200 to 204, Code of Criminal Procedure 1898