What Is Naraji Petition

What is Naraji Petition

Under Section 173 of The Code of Criminal Procedure The investigating officer (IO) has to submit report to the court in a criminal case. Police report may be two types i.e. -

1. Final Report : which is given under section 169 of Cr.P.C.

2. Charge Sheet : which is given under section 170 Cr.P.C.

If the IO submits a report recommending to release the accused as because of deficiency of evidence against the accused the Magistrate may accept or reject it.

When the Magistrate accepts the final report, the aggrieved party can file an application in the court. This is called Naraji Petition.

An aggrieved party can also file a Naraji Petition against Charge sheet if he thinks that the Charge sheet has not adequately made.

After receiving Naraji Petition the court may order to the investigation officer (IO) to further investigate the case.Click here