According to S. 156(3) CrPC, the magistrate does not take cognizance of the offense when directing the police investigation: Supreme Court
Generally speaking, accepting cognizance means admitting that an offense has been committed. A magistrate is said to take cognizance when he sends an accused person for trial after taking into account an offense that was committed before the current offense, even though there is no formal legal process involved. Section Read more


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