The Magistrate at the time of delivery of judgement returns a finding that witness 'X' had knowingly given false evidence intending that such evidence should be used in such proceedings as evidence, and the Magistrate is satisfied that it is necessary and expedient in the interest of justice that 'X' should be tried for doing so, in such a case:
A. The Magistrate may convict the person without affording him any further opportunity
B. The Magistrate may take cognizance of the offence and after giving a reasonable opportunity of showing cause, convict him or may make a complaint under section 340 Criminal Procedure Code for the offence
C. The Magistrate may direct registration of an First information Report (FIR)
D. All of the above
Answer: Option B

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