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Criminal Procedure Code · s 97

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s 97Procedure on appearance to show cause

(1)

If the person appears and shows cause against the order, the

Magistrate shall take evidence in the matter.

(2)

If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order is not reasonable and proper, no further proceedings shall be taken in the case.

(3)

If the Magistrate is not satisfied, the order shall be made absolute.