In the Indian legal system, warrant cases are serious offenses that carry punishments such as death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment exceeding two years. The trial for warrant cases begins either through the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) or a complaint to a magistrate.
2. In the Indian legal system, warrant cases are serious offenses that carry punishments such as death, life imprisonment,
or imprisonment exceeding two years. The trial for warrant cases begins either through the filing of a First
Information Report (FIR) or a complaint to a magistrate. This article aims to provide a comprehensive
understanding of the different stages involved in a criminal trial for warrant cases initiated by a police report.
Different Stages of a Criminal Trial in Warrant Cases:
Filing of FIR: Under Section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), an FIR is the first step that sets the case into
motion. It is a report filed by the aggrieved party or any person having knowledge of the offense, providing
information to the police about the commission of a crime.
Investigation: After the FIR is filed, an investigation is conducted by an appointed investigation officer. This officer
examines the facts, collects evidence, interrogates various individuals, and records their statements in writing.
Framing of Charges: If, based on the evidence collected, the accused is not discharged, the court proceeds to frame
charges against them. These charges are framed in writing and inform the accused of the specific offenses they
are being tried for.
Plea of Guilty: Once the charges are framed, the accused is given an opportunity to plead guilty if they wish to admit
their guilt before the trial proceeds further. This allows the accused to confess and potentially receive a more
favorable outcome.