Complaint Within Meaning Of CrPC Is One Filed Before Judicial Magistrate & Not Executive Magistrate : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court clarified that a complaint under the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) is one that is filed before a Judicial Magistrate, not an Executive Magistrate. This clarification is crucial for maintaining procedural integrity in criminal cases, as the powers vested in Judicial Magistrates are different from those held by Executive Magistrates. The ruling aims to standardize the procedure for lodging complaints, ensuring that legal processes are followed correctly to protect the rights of individuals and to ensure that criminal cases are dealt with appropriately in the judiciary.