challan and chargesheet
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 20 June 2010
This query is : Resolved
Respected sir,
I would like to know the differences between challan & chargesheet.
It is generally said that Investigation Officer of Police has submitted challan to the Hon'ble Court.
What does it mean???
Does it mean - investigation has been ended in chargesheet? Then, what is challan & what is chargesheet???
I will be thankful, if following is clarified:
What is "FRT" & what is "FRM" in police language?
I shall be highly oblized if my doubts/queries are dispelled.
Thanking you in advance
Adv Archana Deshmukh
(Expert) 21 June 2010
After the investigation in an offence is completed, the officer in charge of the police station files the chargesheet u/s.173 crpc in the court of a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence on a police report, in a form prescribed by the State Government, stating—
(a) the names of the parties;
(b) the nature of the information;
(c) the names of the persons who appear to be acquainted with the circumstances of the
case;
(d) whether any offence appears to have been committed and, if so, by whom;
(e) whether the accused has been arrested;
(f) whether he has been released on his bond and, if so, whether with or without sureties;
also the statements recorded u/s.161.
The word 'challan' is used for 'chargesheet' in north indian states, in all other states the word 'chargesheet' is used.
A. A. JOSE
(Expert) 21 June 2010
"Challan" and "chargesheet" are one only as has been well explained hereinabove. Only difference in usage at different places.
