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The Code of Criminal Procedure Chapters XVI-XXX

CHAPTER XVI
OF COMPLAINTS TO MAGISTRATES
200 A.
A Magistrate taking cognizance of an offence on complaint shall at once examine the complainant upon oath, and the substance of the examination shall be reduced to writing and shall be signed by the complainant, and also by the Magistrate:
Provided as follows; -

(a) when the complaint is made in writing, nothing herein con-tamed shall be deemed to require a Magistrate to examine the complainant before transferring the case under section 192;

The Code of Criminal Procedure Chapters I-XV

PART I
Preliminary

CHAPTER I

Sections

1.
This Act extends to the whole of the Union of Myanmar; but, in the absence of any specific provision to the contrary, nothing herein contained shall affect any special, or local law now in force, or any special jurisdiction or power conferred, or any special form of procedure prescribed, by any other law for the time being in force.

2-3.
* * * *

4.
(1) In this Code the following words and expressions have the following meanings, unless a different intention appears from the subject or context:-

The Code of Criminal Procedure

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Preliminary

CHAPTER I

Sections

1. Extent
2-3. * * * *
4. Definitions
Words referring to acts
Words to have same meaning as in Penal Code.
5. Trial of offences under Penal Code
Trial of offences against other laws.
PART II
Constitution and Powers of Criminal Courts and Offices

CHAPTER II
OF THE CONSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL COURTS AND OFFICES

A. - Classes of Criminal Courts.

6. Classes of Criminal Courts.
B. - Territorial Divisions

7. Sessions divisions and districts.

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