Summary
- The Delhi High Court has ruled that a magistrate can take cognisance of a private complaint only after examining the complainant and witnesses on oath.
- The court emphasized the necessity of providing an opportunity for hearing to the accused before proceeding with the complaint.
- This decision was made by a Division Bench of Justices Navin Chawla, highlighting procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings.
- The ruling reinforces the importance of fair trial principles in handling private complaints within the judicial system.
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