224. If the complaint is made to a Magistrate who is not competent to take cognizance of the offence, he shall,-
(a) if the complaint is in writing, return it for presentation to the proper Court with an endorsement to that effect;
(b) if the complaint is not in writing, direct the complainant to the proper Court.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 221 Cognizance of offence
Section 222 Prosecution for defamation
Section 223 Examination of complainant
Section 224 Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case
Section 225 Postponement of issue of process
Section 226 Dismissal of complaint
Section 228 Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused
Section 229 Special summons in cases of petty offence
Section 230 Supply to accused of copy of police report and other documents