Kanooni Charcha: Section 173 Bhartiya Nagrik Sureksha Sanhita (Second) 2023-Lodging of report in cognizable offences
Kanooni charcha by Sh Pawan Khajuria Joint Directer Prosecuton (Rtd) with Rtd Judge Subash Gupta/ Former Member Public Service Commission j&k -Topic -Section 173 Bhartiya Nagrik Sureksha Sanhita (Second) 2023-Lodging of report in cognizable offences (First Information Rport) -Earlier Concept of Zero & e F IR developed by Judgements of Hon’ble Supreme Court & various High Courts now materialised by introduction of provisions in this new section -Sexual Offences committed against women-in such cases FI R is to be recorded by woman police officer -In case victim of such offences is mentally or physically challenged-then FIR is to be reordered at her residence -Preliminary inquiry for fourteen days in case of offence having punishment below seven years is to be made prior to lodging of FI R -Incase of refusal -F IR can be get lodged on direction of Jurisdictional Judicial Magistrate.
