Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 156(3)–Scope–Magistrate may forward the application for registration of FIR only when the complaint discloses commission of any cognizable offence and warrants necessary investigation by the concerned police authorities–Nothing on record to indicate a need for any police investigation in the instant case–No need for FSL report, call details, medical examination or collection of other evidence by police–Powers are discretionary and must be exercised looking into the nature of alleged offence–Held, no illegality is found in the impugned order.


