Where the First information Report (FIR) discloses, prima facie, commission of a cognizable offence, and there is a delay in sending the First information Report (FIR) to the Magistrate, under section 157 of Criminal Procedure Code

A. The investigation must go on

B. The Magistrate can order for stopping of investigation on account of delay in sending the First information Report

C. The Magistrate can order for stopping of investigation irrespective of the delay in sending the First information Report

D. The Magistrate can order for stopping of investigation generally

Answer: Option A