Can complainant seek status reports of investigation from the police?

[Dr. Ashok Dhamija]

There is no legal provision allowing a formal procedure for seeking status report of the investigation from the police. At the same time, being the complainant, you can contact the investigating officer to find out the progress of the investigation, and the officer may give you a broad idea of the stage of investigation. If you feel that the investigation is not being conducted properly and/or is delayed, you may also contact the superior officers of police requesting them to monitor the investigation or change the investigating officer, if needed.

     

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Dr. Ashok Dhamija is a New Delhi based Supreme Court Advocate and author of law books. Read more about him by clicking here. List of his Forum Replies. List of his other articles. List of his Quora Answers. List of his YouTube Videos.

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