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Unnecessary delay in filing charge-sheet / final report
01-May-2023 (In Criminal Law)
A criminal case under section 409, 420, 467, 468, 469 & 34 of the I.P.C. was filed against a junior officer in the year 2008. The said officer surrendered before the Court and was released on bail. Inquiry has been completed by the I.O. and report of the experts on signature verification has also been deposited. But still no charge-sheet has been filed so far. The sufferer officer wants to get this case finally decided as early as possible. What can be done from his part to expedite the matter?
Submit an application to the court against the IO to submit the charge-sheet or alternatively go in for filing a writ in the high court along with the prayer for speedy and fast disposal of the case.
Secure an order to this effect from the high court.
Secure an order to this effect from the high court.
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What is final form in court?
On closure, the Investigating Agency must submit a report, commonly known as a charge sheet/final, for each accused, and submit it in court with the charge sheets/final.
What is the difference between FIR and final report?
The chargesheet is the report that is submitted at the end of the investigation. An FIR is only filed when the police is informed about a cognizable offence (crime for which a person can be arrested with no warrant, such as murder, rape or kidnapping). 23-Jan-2023
What are the options before the Magistrate when a final report is filed?
The Magistrate has three options. Firstly, it is possible to decide there are no grounds for further action and drop the case. Secondly, it is possible to take cognizance under Section 190(1) (b) based on the police report. Thirdly, the Magistrate may choose to take cognizance...
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