Understanding difference between FIR and Private Complaint (Istighasa)

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If the police investigate a case and submit a discharge report (B-Report) freeing the accused, is the case completely over, or does the victim have another option to pursue the crime?

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If the police drop the case, you can file a Private Complaint (Istighasa) directly before the Magistrate under Section 200 CrPC. The Magistrate will record statement of the complainant and witnesses, and if a prima facie case is made, will summon the accused for trial. In an Istighasa, the complainant's lawyer prosecutes the case, not the state prosecutor.

Understanding difference between FIR and Private Complaint (Istighasa)

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