closure report

A closure report is a form of the final report under s.193 BNSS (old s.173 CrPC). In Karnataka practice it is often called a “B report”. It does not end the case by itself. The Magistrate may accept it and drop proceedings, disagree and take cognizance on the material in the report, or order further investigation. He cannot direct the police to file a charge sheet.

Before accepting a closure report, the Magistrate must give notice to the informant and hear him; the informant may file a protest petition, which can also be treated as a complaint. An injured person or a relative of the deceased may likewise be heard.

Example

Since the informant was never served notice before the closure report was accepted, the order is liable to be set aside under Bhagwant Singh.

In Indian law

• Section 193, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (old s.173 CrPC)
• Bhagwant Singh v. Commissioner of Police, 1985 INSC 103: informant must be given notice and heard before a closure report is accepted

See also

charge sheet · cognizance · first information report · investigation

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