What is progress report in CRPC?

When in a case instituted otherwise than on a police report (hereinafter referred to as a complaint case), it is made to appear to the Magistrate, during the course of the inquiry or trial held by him, that an investigation by the police is in progress in relation to the offence which is the subject-matter of the …

Which cases are to be investigated by police as empowers under CRPC?

Investigation in Cognizable Cases: Section 156(1) empowers an officer in charge of a police station to investigate a cognizable case without an order of a magistrate. It also limits his power to investigation of such cases within the local jurisdiction.

Can a Magistrate stop investigation?

It may be noticed that Section 159 Cr, P. C. which confers power on the Magistrate either to proceed or to depute a subordinate Magistrate to proceed to the spot to hold a preliminary enquiry into the case does not expressly confer upon, him the power to stop investigation by the Police which is already in progress.

What is a charge in CRPC?

In simple terms, charge means informing the accused person of the grounds on which the accused is charged. A charge is defined under Section 2(b) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 which states, the charge includes any head of the charge when the charge contains more than one head.

What is Section 468 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973?

Section 468 in The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973 468. Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation. (1) Except as otherwise provided elsewhere in this Code, no Court shall take cognizance of an offence of the category specified in sub- section (2), after the expiry of the period of limitation.

What is limitation under Section 468 of the Indian Penal Code?

Limitation prescribed under Section 468 of Cr.P.C. applies to only non-serious cases where the imprisonment term does not exceed three years. The section 468 of Cr.P.C, 1973 reads as: “Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation.

What is Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)?

Popularly known as the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), it is the primary legislation regarding the procedural aspects of criminal law.

Does the bar of limitation apply under Section 468 IPC?

However, it is evident from above, if, the complaint is filed under Section 420 IPC and/or Section 468 IPC then the bar of limitation under Section 468 Cr.P.C would not apply. Loading…