Section 193 of BNSS : Section 193: Report of police officer on completion of investigation.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A case of theft under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Details:

• Date of Information Recorded: 1st January 2023
• Police Station: XYZ Police Station, Mumbai
• Investigating Officer: Inspector Rajesh Sharma

Process:

1. Investigation Timeline: Inspector Rajesh Sharma must complete the investigation by 1st March 2023 (within two months).

2. Completion of Investigation: On 25th February 2023, the investigation is completed.

3. Report Submission: Inspector Rajesh Sharma forwards the report to the Magistrate via electronic communication. The report includes:

   • Names of the parties involved.
   • Nature of the information (theft).
   • Names of witnesses.
   • Details of the offence and the accused.
   • Status of the accused (arrested and released on bail).
   • Medical examination report (if applicable).
   • Sequence of custody for any electronic devices involved.

4. Informing the Victim: The victim, Mr. Anil Kumar, is informed about the progress of the investigation via email on 25th February 2023.

5. Magistrate's Action: The Magistrate reviews the report and makes an order regarding the discharge of the bail bond.

Example 2:

Scenario: A case of sexual offence under Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

Details:

• Date of Information Recorded: 15th March 2023
• Police Station: ABC Police Station, Delhi
• Investigating Officer: Inspector Priya Singh

Process:

1. Investigation Timeline: Inspector Priya Singh must complete the investigation by 15th May 2023 (within two months).

2. Completion of Investigation: On 10th May 2023, the investigation is completed.

3. Report Submission: Inspector Priya Singh forwards the report to the Magistrate via electronic communication. The report includes:

   • Names of the parties involved.
   • Nature of the information (sexual offence).
   • Names of witnesses.
   • Details of the offence and the accused.
   • Status of the accused (arrested and in custody).
   • Medical examination report of the victim.
   • Sequence of custody for any electronic devices involved.

4. Informing the Victim: The victim's guardian, Mrs. Sunita Verma, is informed about the progress of the investigation via SMS on 10th May 2023.

5. Magistrate's Action: The Magistrate reviews the report and makes an order regarding the custody of the accused.

Example 3:

Scenario: A case of cybercrime under Section 66 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Details:

• Date of Information Recorded: 5th April 2023
• Police Station: DEF Police Station, Bangalore
• Investigating Officer: Inspector Arjun Rao

Process:

1. Investigation Timeline: Inspector Arjun Rao must complete the investigation by 5th June 2023 (within two months).

2. Completion of Investigation: On 30th May 2023, the investigation is completed.

3. Report Submission: Inspector Arjun Rao forwards the report to the Magistrate via electronic communication. The report includes:

   • Names of the parties involved.
   • Nature of the information (cybercrime).
   • Names of witnesses.
   • Details of the offence and the accused.
   • Status of the accused (arrested and released on bail).
   • Sequence of custody for any electronic devices involved.

4. Informing the Victim: The victim, Mr. Ravi Shankar, is informed about the progress of the investigation via email on 30th May 2023.

5. Magistrate's Action: The Magistrate reviews the report and makes an order regarding the discharge of the bail bond.

Example 4:

Scenario: A case of child trafficking under Section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

Details:

• Date of Information Recorded: 20th February 2023
• Police Station: GHI Police Station, Kolkata
• Investigating Officer: Inspector Meera Nair

Process:

1. Investigation Timeline: Inspector Meera Nair must complete the investigation by 20th April 2023 (within two months).

2. Completion of Investigation: On 15th April 2023, the investigation is completed.

3. Report Submission: Inspector Meera Nair forwards the report to the Magistrate via electronic communication. The report includes:

   • Names of the parties involved.
   • Nature of the information (child trafficking).
   • Names of witnesses.
   • Details of the offence and the accused.
   • Status of the accused (arrested and in custody).
   • Medical examination report of the victim.
   • Sequence of custody for any electronic devices involved.

4. Informing the Victim: The victim's guardian, Mr. Rajesh Gupta, is informed about the progress of the investigation via phone call on 15th April 2023.

5. Magistrate's Action: The Magistrate reviews the report and makes an order regarding the custody of the accused.