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Chargesheet
आरोप पत्र (चार्जशीट)
Meaning
A chargesheet is the final report police file in court after investigation, listing the accused, charges, and evidence. Filing it lets the court take cognisance and begin trial.
Governing law: Section 193 BNSS (earlier Section 173 CrPC)
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