Criminal Procedure Code · 2021 Revised Edition · Chapter X · Chapter X H
182. Non-appearance of complainant
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
When the proceedings have been instituted upon the complaint of some person upon oath under section 13 1 and upon any day fixed for the hearing of the case the complainant is absent and the offence may lawfully be compounded, the Court may, in its discretion, notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, discharge the accused at any time before calling on him to enter upon his defence.
complaint
"complaint" means the 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;
Terms defined in s 2
complaint
Defined · s 2"complaint" means the 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;
offence
Defined · s 2"offence" means any act or omission made punishable by any other written law for the time being in force…
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