Although the expression 'reasonable cause'
occurring in sub-section (1A) of section 344 is no where to
be found in section ... Although the expression 'reasonable cause' occurring in sub-
section (IA) of section 344 is no where to be found in
section
well-founded. Sub-section (2) of Section 167 provided:
"The Magistrate to whom the accused person is forwarded under this section may, whether ... sheet under Section 173 of the old Code and not while investigation was still in progress. The liberal use of Section 344 received judicial sanction
sections (1) and (2). These sub-sections are identical in all material particulars with sub-sections (1) and (1A) of the present Section 344. Even ... Section 309 of the new Code especially as sub-section (2) of Section 309 corresponds to sub-section (1A) of Section 344
section making it No. 1 and renumbered the old Sub-section (1) as Sub-section (1-A). The main purpose behind Section 344 ... question whether disobedience of the first proviso to Sub-section (1A) of Section 344 of the Code would result in the nullification of Magistrates
Criminal Procedure Code is illegal. In the said case, the section applied is Section 344 of the old Criminal Procedure Code , wherein it is provided ... observed:
"The reasons to be stated as per Sub-section (1) of Section 344, Criminal P.C., are the reasons for the adjournment
Section 173 which occurs later provides for the filing of the charge-sheet.
Consequently, his contention is that under Section 170 coupled with Section 344 ... charge-sheet under Section 173 and before taking cognizance. The only difference, according to him between Section 167 and Section 344 is that
remanding the accused. On a plain reading of Sub-section (1A) of Section 344 , all that is needed for remanding the accused is a Warrant ... section (2) of Section 344 no doubt states that every order made under the section by a Court other than a High Court shall
consideration. Their Lordships stated:
"There are two sections namely, Section 167 and Section 344 in the Criminal Procedure Code which empower the Magistrate ... contention that the provision of Section 173 is a condition precedent to a remand under Section 344 (1A) is wholly without merit. Further
reproduction of Section 61 . Section 167 of the old Code is reproduced in Sub-section (1) to (4) of Section 167 of the forthcoming Code ... sections (1) and (2). These sub sections are identical in all material particular with sub-sections (1) and (l A) of the present Section 344
offence under Section 193 of the Indian Penal Code by following summary procedure under Section 344 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and sentenced respondent ... wherther the appellant has been convicted under Section 193 of I.P.C. or under Section 344 of Cri. Pro. Code or for this both
