After completion of investigation, the police is to submit a final report to magistrate. The magistrate
Verified Answer
A. Is not bound by conclusion drawn by police & may order further investigation
B. May issue a process against the accused person(s)
C. Is bound by conclusions drawn by police & accept the same if police recommended that there is sufficient ground for proceeding further
D. Both (A) & (B)
Explanation:
Upon receiving a police report under Section 173 Cr.P.C., the Magistrate is not bound by the police's conclusions. The Magistrate can either accept the report, reject it and order further investigation (A), or reject it and take cognizance and issue process against the accused (B).