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The charge-sheet is the police's formal recommendation to the Magistrate to take cognizance and proceed to trial. It contains: a narration of the facts disclosed by investigation; statements of witnesses recorded under Section 180 BNSS (formerly 161 CrPC); list of documents, exhibits, and material objects seized; the sections of law alleged to have been violated; and the names and details of accused persons. Once filed, the Magistrate considers the charge-sheet and either takes cognizance and proceeds to trial or declines to do so.
Statutory reference
Section 193 BNSS 2023
Related practice areas
Police report under Section 193 BNSS (formerly Section 173 CrPC) filed at the conclusion of investigation, stating the facts found, the persons accused, and the sections under which prosecution is recommended.
Charge-sheet is governed by Section 193 BNSS 2023. The charge-sheet is the police's formal recommendation to the Magistrate to take cognizance and proceed to trial. It contains: a narration of the facts disclosed by investigation; statements of witnesses recorded under Section 180 BNSS (formerly 161 CrPC); list of documents, exhibits, and material objects seized; the sections of law alleged to have been violated; and the names and details of accused persons. Once filed, the Magistrate considers the charge-sheet and either takes cognizance and proceeds to trial or declines to do so.
Charge-sheet falls under Criminal Law. NyaySevak matches you with a Bar-Council-verified advocate in the relevant practice area — the first consultation is free.