Section 190 CrPC

Police Report After Investigation In Non-Cognizable Offences – Deemed Complaint? 

December 30, 2022 / By

Section 2(d) CrPC defines a complaint: “complaint” means any allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate, with a view to his taking action under this Code, that some person, whether known or unknown, has committed an offence, but does not include a police report. Explanation.—A report made by a police officer in a …

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S 156(3), 155(2) CrPC – Can Magistrate Order Police Investigation In A Non Cognizable Case? [View Point]

December 30, 2022 / By

Can a Magistrate order police investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC if the complaint alleges only non-cognizable offence? Section 156(3) CrPC says any Magistrate empowered under section 190 may order such an investigation as above-mentioned. Section 156 marginal note reads “Police officer’s power to investigate cognizable case.” and Section 156(1) also speaks about police power to investigate …

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