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12. No Magistrate shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under section 10, except— (a) upon a report in writing of the facts constituting such offence made by a police officer ; or (b) upon information received from any person other than a police officer, or upon his own knowledge or suspicion, that such offence has been committed.
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>12. No Magistrate shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under section 10, except—<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>(a) upon a report in writing of the facts constituting such offence made by a police officer ; or<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>(b) upon information received from any person other than a police officer, or upon his own knowledge or suspicion, that such offence has been committed.<br><br>