Power of taking cognizance of offence by a Magistrate of First class or Second class is provided:
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Under Section 190 CrPC, a Magistrate of the First Class (and in certain cases, Second Class if specially empowered) can take cognizance of offences: (a) upon receiving a complaint, (b) upon a police report (chargesheet), or (c) upon information from any person or own knowledge.