The CrPC 1973 was replaced by the BNSS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 201 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 531, BNSS 2023).
If the complaint is made to a Magistrate who is not competent to take cognizance of the offence he shall,-- (a) if the complaint is in writing, return it for presentation to the proper Court with an endorsement to that effect; (b) if the complaint is not in writing, direct the complainant to the proper Court.