Where the police submits a final report under section 173 of Criminal Procedure Code, to a Magistrate, the Magistrate is
A. Bound by the conclusion drawn by the police and can not order re-investigation
B. Not bound by the conclusion drawn by the police and may direct re-investigation, or issue process
C. Bound by the conclusions drawn by the police and has to issue process
D. Both A and C
Answer: Option B
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