Faizan Ahmed 06 August 2022

I.O is not filing the chargesheet.

I.O is not filing the chargesheet in the court.

What necessary step should be taken?

Quick Summary

If the Investigating Officer (IO) is not filing the chargesheet within the stipulated 60 or 90-day period, the accused may be entitled to default bail. If the chargesheet is delayed, you can consider filing a Writ Petition before the High Court. This situation warrants specific legal action to ensure timely justice.

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Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Telangana state Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 ) 07 August 2022

. if the charge-sheet is not filed within the stipulated period of 90/60 days (90 days, where the investigation relates to an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term not less than 10 years, and 60 days where the investigation relates to any other offence