Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XV · Complaints to Magistrates
135. Dismissal of complaint
Feedback & supportThe Magistrate before whom a complaint is made may dismiss the complaint if after examining the complainant and recording his examination and considering the result of the inquiry, if any, made under section 134, there is in his judgment no sufficient ground for proceeding.
complaint
“complaint” means that allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate with a view to his taking action under this Code that some person whether known or unknown has committed or is guilty of an offence;
The Magistrate if he dismisses the complaint shall record his reasons for so doing.
Criminal Procedure Code 101
Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), the Public Prosecutor may, if he thinks fit, inform the Magistrate that no prosecution shall proceed in respect of the offence complained of, and thereupon the
offence
“offence” means any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force;
Magistrate shall dismiss the complaint.