On receipt of a complaint, before ordering investigation by the police, under section 156(3) of Criminal Procedure Code, the Magistrate has to see that
A. The complaint discloses cognizable offence(s) triable by the Magistrate
B. The complaint discloses cognizable offence(s) exclusively triable by the Court of Session
C. The complaint discloses cognizable offence(s) irrespective of whether the same is triable by the Magistrate or exclusively by the Court of Session
D. The complaint discloses cognizable offence(s) only triable by the Magistrate and not exclusively triable by the Court of Sessions, as it is for the Magistrate to enquire himself into offences exclusively triable by the Court of Sessions
Answer: Option C

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