rti-for-untraced-report
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Untraced report / final report — RTI
Direct answer. File RTI to IO AND SP. Ask copy of untraced/final report, basis, magistrate disposition, protest petition framework.
Legal framework
- CrPC §173 — investigation report.
- Bhagwant Singh v. Commissioner of Police (1985) 2 SCC 537 — protest petition.
5 questions to ask
- Untraced/final report copy.
- Investigation summary.
- Magistrate disposition.
- Protest petition framework.
- Officer-in-charge.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, IO / SP Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Untraced/final report My case [..] FIR No. [..] — please furnish (1) untraced/final report, (2) summary, (3) magistrate disposition, (4) protest petition, (5) officer-in-charge. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing without FIR number.
- Skipping protest-petition strategy.
Case law anchors
- Bhagwant Singh (1985) 2 SCC 537 — protest petition framework.
- CIC/MoHA/A/2018/000345 — final report disclosable to complainant.
Pro tips
- Magistrate notice mandatory before final report acceptance.
- Engage legal aid for protest petition.
FAQ
- Q: Re-investigation possible? Yes via §173(8) or HC §482.
- Q: Untraced after years? RTI for last-action records.
Related reading
Sources
- CrPC §173. Bhagwant Singh (1985).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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