Description

If a complaint is made to a Magistrate who is not competent to take cognizance of the offence, they must:

1. If the Complaint is in Writing

   • Return the complaint to the complainant.
   • Endorse on it a direction that it should be presented to the proper Court.

2. If the Complaint is Not in Writing

   • Direct the complainant to approach the appropriate Court that has jurisdiction over the matter.