Recording of pre-summoning evidence by the Metropolitan Magistrate in a case alleging cheating may be dispensed with under Section 200 Criminal Procedure Code in which one of the following cases:

A. The complaint is made in the form of an affidavit

B. The complaint is made by a pardanashin lady

C. The Metropolitan Magistrate is of the opinion that the ends of justice require so

D. The complaint is made by a public servant in writing and while acting in discharge of his official duty

Answer: Option D