Monish Rizvi 17 October 2025

Supply of copies to accused

A complaint has been filed under the FSSAI Act, and I am representing the accused.I have not been provided with the copies, and the case has been directly fixed for prosecution evidence.

According to Section 208 of the CrPC, in a case instituted on a complaint, the accused is entitled to copies of documents and statements only when the case is triable by a Sessions Court. But if the case is triable by a Magistrate and I want copies of the statements and documents, then what is the procedure for that, or is obtaining certified copies the only option?

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If you are accused in a case filed under the FSSAI Act and haven't received copies of the complaint documents, this discussion clarifies your rights. While Section 208 of the CrPC typically applies to cases triable by a Sessions Court, the accused is entitled to a free copy of the charge sheet and all documents at their first appearance, even in a Magistrate court. You can formally request the court to supply these essential documents.