Question

Under which of the following sections of CrPC provisions relating to police report is given?

• A. Section 173 (2) (i)
• B. Section 177
• C. Section 174 (2) (i)
• D. Section 175

Hint:

The police investigation process, which starts with an FIR (S.154), concludes with the submission of the final report (chargesheet) to the court under Section 173 of the CrPC.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Section 173 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with the "Report of police officer on completion of investigation." This report, commonly known as the chargesheet or final report, is the culmination of the police investigation. Specifically, subsection (2) of Section 173 mandates that the officer-in-charge shall forward this report to a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance. Clause (i) of subsection (2) then lists the details that must be included in the report, such as names of parties, nature of information, evidence collected, etc. Other sections listed are incorrect: S.174 deals with inquest reports, S.177 with jurisdiction, and S.175 with summoning persons during an inquest.