The word “complaint” has a wide meaning since it includes even an oral allegation. It may, therefore, be assumed that no form is prescribed which the complaint must take. It may only be said that there must be an allegation which prima facie discloses the commission of an offence with the necessary facts for the magistrate to take action.
Essentials to constitute a complaint can be briefly mentioned thus:
(i) An oral or written allegation;
(ii) That some person(s) known or unknown has committed an offence;
(iii) It must be made to a Magistrate with a view to his taking action.