The correct answer is (a) Section 202.
Section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 states that when a complaint is made to a Magistrate, he shall, after considering the statements on oath of the complainant and of the accused, if he appears, and after such further inquiry, if any, as he thinks necessary, either take cognizance of the offence or dismiss the complaint.
Section 201 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 states that when a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence on a complaint, he shall, unless the complaint is made by a public servant acting in the discharge of his official duty, issue a summons to the accused to appear before him.
Section 203 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 states that when a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence on a complaint, he may, if he thinks fit, direct that the accused be arrested and brought before him.
The answer to the question is (a) Section 202. This is because Section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 states that when a complaint is made to a Magistrate, he shall, after considering the statements on oath of the complainant and of the accused, if he appears, and after such further inquiry, if any, as he thinks necessary, either take cognizance of the offence or dismiss the complaint.