Case law on What are the grounds for cancellation of FIR by investigation officer | cancellation of FIR by police
Cancellation of FIR by police JUDGEMENT PLJ 2024 Lahore 315 Procedure dealing with cancellation report prepared in a criminal case elaborated. I. When an investigating officer intends to close the investigation and prepares a report under Section 173 of the Code including a cancellation report, he shall inform the complainant/ informer, and his signature or thumb impression should be taken on that report in accordance with the Rule 25.57 of the Rules. II. All the reports prepared under Section 173 of the Code shall reflect that the needful was done and Rule 25.57 of the Rules was complied with in its letter and spirit. In addition to modes as provided in the aforementioned Rule to apprise the complainant/informer regarding the closure of the investigation and its result, modern ways of communication should also be utilized. III. The cancellation report prepared in every criminal case shall be forwarded by the Superintendent of Police concerned, who shall forward the sa