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What Does 'Cognizance' Mean Under the CrPC in a Criminal Case?

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I keep hearing that a court has 'taken cognizance' of a complaint filed against someone, and I want to understand what this legally means. What does taking cognizance of an offence involve, and how is it different from registering an FIR?


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