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Section 188Procedural

Report of investigation by subordinate police officer

Full Text

When any subordinate police officer has made any investigation under this Chapter, he shall report the result of such investigation to the officer in charge of the police station.

Plain English Summary

Mandates that subordinate officers must report their investigation results to the SHO/Officer-in-Charge.

Key Legal Elements

  • Internal reporting from subordinate to SHO
  • SHO remains responsible for investigation progress
  • Formalizes the hierarchy in criminal investigations

Punishment

Internal police reporting requirement.

Practical Note

This section ensures administrative oversight. The Officer-in-Charge (SHO) is legally responsible for the final outcome of the investigation, even if parts were conducted by subordinates.

हिंदी पाठ

जब किसी अधीनस्थ पुलिस अधिकारी ने इस अध्याय के अधीन कोई अन्वेषण किया है, तो वह ऐसे अन्वेषण के परिणाम की रिपोर्ट पुलिस थाने के भारसाधक अधिकारी को देगा।