The following four courses are open to the Magistrate concerned: –
1. to accept the report and to drop the proceedings;
2. to direct further investigation to be made by the police.
3. to investigate himself or refer the investigation to be made by another Magistrate under Section 159, Cr.P.C., and
4. to take cognizance of the offence under Section 200, Cr.P.C., as a private complaint when materials are sufficient in his opinion as if the complainant is prepared for that course.