State · Karnataka

Section 12 of KARNATAKA ACT NO. 18 OF 2026

Procedure to be followed upon receiving complaint.- (1) The

victim or any member of his family may file a complaint either to the police or directly to the Judicial Magistrate of the first class or a police officer not below the rank of Inspector may initiate suo-moto action upon receipt of information regarding the offence under this Act in the manner as may be prescribed.

(2)The Magistrate before whom the complaint is filed under sub-section
(1)may direct the police to conduct the investigation.
(3)The Magistrate may also direct the police and other concerned authorities to provide the victim and his family, any kind of assistance or help that he thinks necessary till the conclusion of trial.

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