contemplated under Section 196-B of CrPC, 1989 has not been followed. Furthermore, cognizance was also not taken for the offence committed under Section 120-B of RPC, 1989 for the reason that neither was there any authorization, nor was there any empowerment as required under Section 196-A of CrPC, 1989. Resultantly, cognizance was taken for the remaining offences. 9. Aggrieved by the decision of the Special Judge, NIA, both the appellant and the respondents filed their respective appeals. The Division Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir was pleased to hold that the 3Special Judge, NIA was wrong on two counts, namely, that the complaint made was in accordance with Section 4(1)(e) of CrPC, 1989, and in view of the discretion available under Section 196-B of CrPC, 1989, there is no question of undertaking any mandatory preliminary investigation. 10.The High Court went on to uphold the finding of the Special Judge, NIA on the question of authorization or empowerment as required