No Magistrate shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under section 10, except— — THE UTTAR PRADESH CONTROL OF GOONDAS ACT, 19701

No Magistrate shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under section 10, except—

12. No Magistrate shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under section 10, except— (a) upon a report in writing of the facts constituting such offence made by a police officer ; or (b) upon information received from any person other than a police officer, or upon his own knowledge or suspicion, that such offence has been committed.

Section 12