When the Magistrate may, in his discretion, discharge the accused?

A. At any time before the charge has been framed and the complainant is absent on any day fixed for the hearing of the case

B. Offence is lawfully compounded or is not a cognizable offence

C. Both at any time before the charge has been framed and the complainant is absent on any day fixed for the hearing of the case and offence is lawfully compounded or is not a cognizable offence

D. At any time after the charge has been framed with respect to cognizable and compoundable offence

Answer: Option C