Section 173 of CrPC : Section 173: Report Of Police Officer On Completion Of Investigation

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a woman reports a case of sexual assault to the local police station. The police begin an investigation as per the guidelines laid out in The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Under Section 173(1), the police are expected to complete the investigation promptly without unnecessary delays. In this case, they quickly gather evidence, interview witnesses, and compile a list of suspects.

Once the investigation is complete, as per Section 173(2), the officer in charge of the police station prepares a detailed report. This report includes the names of the parties involved, the nature of the information received, and the names of potential witnesses. It also ...

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