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What Should I Do Now Bcz Challan Was Submitted In A Class But Judge Passed Order For Further Investigation Just Bcz There Were Finger Prints A Cdr Remaining. Now After 5+ Months And Several Notices I.o Is Not Submitting Challan . Aslo Can i move a 249a application before submitting of challan bcz there is clearly mentioned that before recording of evidence and Framingham of charge and also mentioned that at any stage of case not trial , but Magistrate is not accepting 249a application by saying that you cant move it before submission of challan , is there any judgement case law regarding my matters so please let me know, Thank You
First of you may file application for the submission of challan in court. After the summoning you may file application u/s 249-A of Cr.P.C
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The Investigating Officer (I.O.) must submit the challan (report u/s 173 Cr.P.C.) promptly after investigation completion; unexplained 5-month delay despite notices to SP and magistrateโs order warrants judicial intervention. Remedy for Challan Delay File petition u/s 561-A Cr.P.C. in Lahore High Court seeking mandamus to direct I.O./SP to submit final challan forthwith, recording reasons for delay and potential departmental action u/s 173(5). LHC views such delays as miscarriage of justice (e.g., 2024 LHC order). Alternatively, approach Sessions Judge u/s 344 Cr.P.C. for time-bound directions if physical custody not involved. Applicability of Section 249-A Cr.P.C. Section 249-A empowers magistrate to acquit if charge groundless/no conviction probability, โat any stageโ before judgment, after hearing parties with reasons. However, requires prosecution case on record (post-challan/cognizance); premature pre-final challan application not maintainable as no viable case to assess. Magistrate correctly rejected, aligning with practice. Relevant Case Law โข 2024 CCJ 9 / 2024 PCrLJ 76: Magistrate can acquit u/s 249-A pre-charge/evidence, but only with cogent reasons post-prosecution material; remote conviction probability bars it. โข 2022 SCMR 1861: Application viable at any stage, but facts/circumstances dictate feasibility; not for disrupting trial prematurely
Application of 249A can not be submitting before framing challan
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