The jurisdiction of criminal courts in inquiries and trial are governed by Chapter XIII Section 177 to 189 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Hereinafter referred to as Cr.P.C). Section 177 lays “ every offence shall ordinarily be inquired into and tried by a court within whose local jurisdiction it was committed”. The reason for laying this rule for inquiry and trial can be better understoodfrom the definition which lays “investigation includes all the proceedings under this court for the collection of evidence conducted by a police officer or by any person other than a Magistrate who is authorized by a Magistrate in this behalf”. Since the collection of evidence has to be conducted during investigation and same can be best done at a place where offence is committed. As such, the court in whose local jurisdiction offence is committed is ordinarily competent to inquire and try the same'.