Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter XVI: Complaints to Magistrates
Section 226: Dismissal of complaint
In plain words
If, after considering the sworn statements and any inquiry or investigation, the Magistrate finds no sufficient ground to proceed, the complaint is dismissed with brief recorded reasons.
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Official 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 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.
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