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Definition :

Satisfied, means, free from anxiety, doubt, per-plexity, suspense or uncertainty. In order that a magistrate be relieved of all doubts or uncertainties and for his mind to be reasonably certain or free from doubt, it is necessary that he should permit parties concerned to place before him sufficient material, justifying initiation of the proceedings, Faquir Chand v. Bhana Ram, AIR 1957 Punj 303.

Satisfied, the word 'satisfied' must mean 'satisfied on a preponderance of probabilities' and not 'satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt'. S.. 23 does not alter the standard of proof in civil cases, Dr. N.G. Dastane v. S. Dastane, AIR 1975 SC 1534: (1975) 2 SCC 326: (1975) 3 SCR 967.