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What is a person entitled to under the section 156 3 of the Criminal Procedure Code?

What is a person entitled to under the section 156 3 of the Criminal Procedure Code?

P.C. before the learned Magistrate concerned. If such an application under Section 156 (3) is filed before the Magistrate, the Magistrate can direct the FIR to be registered and also can direct a proper investigation to be made, in a case where, according to the aggrieved person, no proper investigation was made.

What is the procedure of 156 3?

Hon’ble Apex court has observed that if any application under Section 156(3) is filed before the Magistrate, the Magistrate can direct the FIR to be registered and an appropriate investigation to be taken place, in the event where, according to the aggrieved person, no proper investigation was done.

What is the rule regarding the time required for completing investigation?

The Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) provides that investigations relating to offenses punishable with imprisonment up to 10 years must be completed within 60 days. For offenses with higher punishment (including rape) the time limit is of 90 days of detaining the accused, else he or she shall be released on bail.

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How do I file a 156 3 CrPC?

Order of Magistrate u/s 156(3) CrPC for mere investigation of offence (and not registration of FIR) binds the police to first register the FIR : To enable the police to start an investigation in a matter Magistrate can direct the police u/s 156(3) CrPC to register an FIR in that case.

What is the procedure if investigation is not completed in 24 hours?

Conditions When a Person can be Detained Beyond 24 Hours Person should be arrested and detained in custody. 2. It must appear to the police that the investigation cannot be completed within the twenty-four hours of his arrest as fixed under section 57 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

When can a protest petition be filed?

Protest Petition is nowhere defined in the Criminal Procedure Code but is a very important aspect as the criminal law practice is concerned. When any aggrieved person complains before the Magistrate under section 156(3) of the Cr.