193. Report of police officer on completion of investigation.

(1) Every investigation under this Chapter shall be completed without unnecessary delay.

(2) As soon as the investigation is completed, the officer in charge of the police station shall forward to a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence on a police report, a report in the form prescribed by the State Government, stating—

1. the names of the parties;
2. the nature of the information;
3. the names of the persons who appear to be acquainted with the circumstances of the case;
4. whether any offence appears to have been committed and, if so, by whom;
5. whether the accused has been arrested;
6. whether he has been released on his bond and, if so, whether with or without sureties;
7. whether he has been forwarded in custody under section 190.

(3) If upon investigation under this Chapter, the officer in charge of the police station considers that there is not sufficient evidence or reasonable ground of suspicion to justify the forwarding of the accused to the Magistrate, he shall submit a report to the Magistrate accordingly.

(4) In every case where the investigation relates to an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term of not less than seven years, the officer in charge of the police station shall inform the victim or the informant or the person authorised by the victim about the progress of the investigation within ninety days of the receipt of information or complaint.

(5) Where a report is made by the officer in charge of a police station under sub-section (2), the officer shall also communicate in the prescribed manner his action to the informant.