Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 244–Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 457–Cognizance for the offence–Case was instituted upon a complaint–Court was to record the evidence of the complainant u/s. 244 after the appearance of the accused–No pre-charge evidence was recorded–Non-compliance of
provisions of Sec. 244–Order impugned quashed and set aside and trial Court is directed to proceed in accordance with the law.


