Q.41 What are the options available to the Magistrate upon receipt of report either under Section 157 (1) or under Section 157 (2) Cr.P.C.? Ans. As per Section 159 Cr.P.C. the Magistrate can direct an investigation or at once proceed to hold a preliminary inquiry or depute any subordinate Magistrate to conduct such preliminary inquiry or otherwise to dispose of the matter in...