During the inquiry or trial of a complaint case, if it comes to the notice of the Magistrate that an investigation by police into the offence which is the subject matter of the complaint case before him, is already in progress, the Magistrate shall:

A. Stay the proceedings of such inquiry or trial and call for a report on the matter from the police officer conducting the investigation

B. Proceed with such inquiry or trial and wait for the report of the investigating officer before finally disposing off the inquiry or trial

C. State the investigation by police

D. Allow inquiry/trial and investigation by police to go on simultaneously

Answer: Option A