The Allahabad High Court has explained that, under Section 202 (1) CrPC, if an accused resides outside the territorial jurisdiction of a Magistrate, the Magistrate must either inquire into the case himself or direct an investigation before issuing process under Section 204 CrPC. The Bench of Justice Manju Rani Chauhan further observed that under Section
[202 CrPC] What is the Process of Issuing Summons to an Accused Residing Outside the Territorial Jurisdiction of Magistrate? Explains Allahabad HC
