Relevant witnesses [Names] were not examined despite being available.
That the Investigating Officer (IO) has now filed a Final Report (Closure Report) before this Hon’ble Court, falsely claiming that no evidence was found against the accused or that the allegation could not be substantiated. The said Final Report was listed for consideration on [Date], and the Petitioner was informed of the same.
That the Complainant challenges the said Final Report on the following grounds:
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2.2 That the police investigated the matter and submitted a dated [Date] before this Hon’ble Court, stating that the case is “ Mistake of Fact / Undetected / Civil in nature / No evidence ” (strike whichever applicable).
_______ of 20__ Under Sections: [Insert Sections, e.g., 420, 406, 506 IPC] Police Station: [Name of Police Station]
Take cognizance of the offenses directly under Section 190(1)(c) CrPC against the accused persons.
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Reject the Final Report (Closure Report) No. [ ] dated [ ] filed by the police.
This petition specifically objects to , published on [Insert Date of Notice] , which proposes to [Insert brief description of the contested plan] . III. GROUNDS FOR PROTEST
The Protest Petitioner (hereinafter referred to as “the complainant”) is the original informant/victim in FIR No. [___] dated [Date] registered at Police Station [Name], District [Name] under Sections [e.g., 323, 354, 307, 498A IPC].
In light of the above, it is most respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble Court may be pleased to: That the Complainant challenges the said Final Report
FIR No.: [Insert Number]Dated: [Date]U/S: [Sections of Law, e.g., 323, 420, 506 IPC/BNS]P.S.: [Name of Police Station]
| Scenario | Magistrate’s Action | | :--- | :--- | | | Issues notice to complainant. If complainant fails to prove otherwise, the court accepts the closure report and closes the case. | | 2. Magistrate finds prima facie merit in protest | Treats the protest petition as a complaint case . Proceeds under Section 200 CrPC (examines complainant on oath) and issues process against accused. | | 3. Magistrate finds investigation deficient | Passes a speaking order rejecting the police report and orders "Further Investigation" (new IO, fresh evidence). |
That the Complainant is the victim/informant in the subject FIR registered on [Date] against the Accused Persons for committing offenses of [mention crimes, e.g., fraud, assault].