A “Criminal Complaint under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C)” is a legal application filed before a Magistrate or Court, requesting the initiation of a criminal investigation. Section 156(3) of the Cr.P.C empowers the Magistrate or Court to direct the police to investigate a cognizable offense.
This application is typically submitted when an individual has knowledge or credible information about the commission of a cognizable offense, and the police have either refused or failed to register an FIR (First Information Report) concerning the matter. The complainant seeks the intervention of the Magistrate or Court to issue directions to the police to conduct an investigation into the alleged offense.
The complaint includes details of the offense, evidence or information supporting the allegations, and a plea for the initiation of an investigation. The objective is to prompt the authorities to take necessary action, gather evidence, and conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. Section 156(3) empowers the Magistrate or Court to direct the police to register an FIR and investigate the case to ensure justice is served and the truth is unveiled.