An FIR records information relating to a cognizable offence in accordance with applicable crimina…
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An FIR records information relating to a cognizable offence in accordance with applicable criminal procedure. It is not, by itself, proof that the accused is guilty.
Criminal proceedings involve investigation and, where appropriate, prosecution and judicial determination based on the evidence and applicable law.
The distinction between an allegation, an investigation, a charge and a conviction is fundamental to understanding criminal justice in India.
**Legal Reference:** Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and applicable criminal law.
Adv. Smriti Kumari | Patna High Court, Bihar
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