Substitution of complainant

ashok jain (Querist) 19 March 2008 This query is : Resolved
A public servant files a criminal complaint in his official capacity. On his transfer, can his successor become the complainant.

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Manish Singh (Expert) 19 March 2008
Yes, his successor becomes the complainant.

Rajesh Kumar (Expert) 19 March 2008
A public servant is never a complainanat in individual capacity- it is the office who is the complainant. Thus the successor in the office will pursue the complainant.

ashok jain (Querist) 24 March 2008
Thanks. Is it necessary to file a formal application for substitution of complainant( by the Officer who had originally filed the complainant on behalf of his office)