Dismissal of complaint
Full Text
226. Dismissal of complaint.—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 225, 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.
Plain English Summary
Allows a Magistrate to dismiss a complaint if no sufficient grounds for proceeding are found, provided that the reasons for dismissal are recorded.
Key Legal Elements
- Dismissal: Termination of a complaint before process is issued.
- Judicial Discretion: Based on statements and inquiry/investigation results.
- Mandatory Recording: Reasons for dismissal MUST be recorded in writing.
Practical Note
This section mirrors Section 203 of the CrPC. It ensures that judicial time is not wasted on baseless claims, while the requirement to record reasons ensures transparency and allows for a legal challenge via Revision.
हिंदी पाठ
226. परिवाद का खारिज किया जाना—यदि परिवादी और साक्षियों के शपथ पर बयानों (यदि कोई हों) और धारा 225 के अधीन जांच या अन्वेषण (यदि कोई हो) के परिणाम पर विचार करने के बाद, मजिस्ट्रेट की यह राय है कि कार्यवाही करने के लिए कोई पर्याप्त आधार नहीं है, तो वह परिवाद को खारिज कर देगा, और ऐसे प्रत्येक मामले में वह ऐसा करने के अपने कारणों को संक्षेप में दर्ज करेगा।