By admin A chargesheet in a murder case is a comprehensive document submitted by the police or investigating agency to the court after completing the investigation. It contains various types of documents, evidence, and statements that support the prosecution’s case. Here’s what it typically consists of:
- Basic Details
FIR (First Information Report)
Details of the accused (name, age, address, etc.)
Details of the victim
Date, time, and place of the offense
- Investigation Reports
Case diary maintained by the Investigating Officer
Crime scene report and site plan/sketch
Post-mortem/autopsy report
Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report (DNA, fingerprints, blood samples, weapon analysis, etc.)
Medical reports of the accused (if applicable)
- Witness Statements
Statements recorded under Section 161 CrPC (by police)
Statements recorded under Section 164 CrPC (before a magistrate)
Statements of the informant, eyewitnesses, and expert witnesses
- Documentary & Electronic Evidence
CCTV footage, mobile phone call records (CDR), location tracking reports
Audio/video recordings related to the crime
Relevant documents like property disputes, financial transactions, etc.
- Accused-Related Evidence
Arrest memo and remand papers
Confession (if any)
Recovery memo (e.g., weapon of offense, blood-stained clothes)
Test Identification Parade (TIP) report
- Legal Documents
Sections under IPC (e.g., 302 IPC for murder) and other relevant laws
List of witnesses and exhibits
Final conclusion by the Investigation Officer (IO)
- Additional Reports (if applicable)
Psychological/psychiatric evaluation (if insanity is claimed)
Fingerprint comparison report
DNA analysis of biological evidence
The chargesheet is submitted under Section 173(2) CrPC to the magistrate. If more evidence is found later, a supplementary chargesheet can be filed.
Dr Anthony Raju Advocate
Supreme court