Can the Magistrate order an investigation on the allegation of an offence under Section 138 of N.I. Act?
"No": a s.138 offence is taken cognizance of only on a written complaint under s.142 NI Act, so the Magistrate cannot send it for police investigation under s.156(3) CrPC.
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Can the Magistrate order an investigation on the allegation of an offence under Section 138 of N.I. Act?
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"No": a s.138 offence is taken cognizance of only on a written complaint under s.142 NI Act, so the Magistrate cannot send it for police investigation under s.156(3) CrPC.
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