Section 1(h)

(h) “complaint ” means any allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate, with a view to his taking action under this Sanhita, tha t some person, whether known or unknown, has committed an offence, but does not include a police report. Explanation .-A report made by a police officer in a case which discloses, after investigation, the commission of a non -cognizable offence shall be deem ed to be a complaint; and the police officer by whom such report is made shall be deemed to be the complainant;