Legal Question in Criminal Law in India
A complaint was lodged u/s 156(3) alleging that police denied registration of FIR, now magistrate sent the complaint for investigation in Police Station. The Police did not lodge FIR till time, but want to question the person named as accused. Does the person named as accused have the right firstly to have a copy of that complaint and secondly discussing it with his consult before answering any question.
Asked on 7/12/13, 3:12 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Sudershan Goel
India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate
The police is required to register FIR, if so directed by the Magistrate. If during investigation, the police asks a question from the accused named in the complaint, he cannot refuse and demand time for consultation with his lawyer.
Answered on 7/12/13, 9:03 am
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