Asked in Criminal
The magistrate record statement of complainant and his witnesses, and if satisfied issue summons to the accused named by the complainant or else he may dismiss the claim of complainant and accept the Police Report and close the case.
if (1) again the police will investigate and may/may not file charge sheet.. if chargesheeted then PP & Police will prosecute and complainant will come as a Prosecution side witness.. if (2) then police role is dropped and Complainant will conduct Prosecution with his lawyer and accused should defend..
Well protest petition may end up in 2 ways.. 1) it may be dealt and ordered for further investigation.. & 2) if the accompanying evidences are sufficient, then police report will be ignored and case will be proceeded as private complaint..
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