Practical Legal Guidance
Charge Sheet
The police report submitted to the magistrate on completion of investigation, recommending prosecution.
Detailed Meaning
Commonly called a charge sheet (formally, the police report), it is filed by the investigating officer on completion of investigation, setting out the names of the parties, the nature of the information, and whether an offence appears to have been committed and by whom, forming the basis on which the magistrate takes cognizance.
Authoritative Sources & Provenance
Relevant Legislation
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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