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BNSS Section 193 | Head Constable Ineligible to Investigate Offences Punishable Beyond 7 Years Imprisonment : Rajasthan HC Stays Trial
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|Rajasthan High Court

BNSS Section 193 | Head Constable Ineligible to Investigate Offences Punishable Beyond 7 Years Imprisonment : Rajasthan HC Stays Trial

Rajasthan High Court ruled that a Head Constable lacks authority to investigate offences carrying imprisonment exceeding seven years under BNSS, staying trial proceedings. The decision underscores statutory competence requirements for investigating officers, impacting criminal procedure compliance in serious offences.