The law on the method and procedure of taking cognizance of any case upon complaint, by magistrate has been a settled one in Bharat since a good deal of time. However, the repealing of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter called CrPC) by the Parliament of Bharat and its replacement by Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter called BNSS) has brought in some significant transformations in the said procedure, which are worthy subjects of scrutiny and thus detailed study. This article deals exactly with this issue and herein the author delves into the relevant minute details, the probable intent of legislature behind their introduction, practical impact on the Court procedure- both positive and allegedly negative; and available judicial interpretations on the same. It has been tried that reader leaves with complete knowledge of the concept without any want of further research.