What is Further Investigation?
The dictionary meaning of ‘further’ (when used as an adjective) is ‘additional; more; supplemental’. ‘Further’ investigation therefore is the continuation of the earlier investigation and not a fresh investigation or…
What are the alternatives before a Magistrate when a “Final Report” is filed?
Wherever a final report forwarded by the Investigating Officer to a Magistrate under Section 173(2)(i) of the CrPC is placed before him, several situations may arise. The report may conclude…
Section 173 of the CrPC
“173. Report of police officer on completion of investigation.— (1) Every investigation under this Chapter shall be completed without unnecessary delay. (1A) The investigation in relation to an offence under…
Section 169 of the CrPC reads as under:
Section 169 of CrPC – Release of accused when evidence deficient.— If, upon an investigation under this Chapter, it appears to the officer in charge of the police station that…