Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 244–Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 452, 323, 354, 504 & 506–Warrant case instituted on the complaint–Magistrate framed the charge without recording pre-charge evidence–Provisions of Sec. 244 would be applicable because the offence u/s. 452 is punishable with imprisonment of seven years–Jurisdictional error–Impugned order quashed and Magistrate is directed to record the pre-charge evidence.
