When a complaint is made before a Magistrate regarding cognizable offence he shall record the statement of complainant ?
Correct answer: D. On oath
- A. None of above
- B. Without oath
- C. On special oath
- D. On oath
Explanation
Under section 200 Cr.P.C., a Magistrate examining a complaint of a cognizable offence records the complainant’s statement on oath. The oath requirement helps preserve the formal evidentiary value of the preliminary examination.
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