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Sections of CrPC which explains about the Investigation procedure and explain
under which section of the law a police officer can investigate the crime/case.
The key principle underlying crime scene investigation is a concept that has
become known as Locard’s Exchange Principle. It states that whenever someone
enters or exits an environment, something physical is added to and removed from
the scene. This principle is generally summed up by stating: “Every contact
leaves a trace.”
Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation
Investigation: It is the process of inquiring, bring about and getting vital
information, facts, circumstances in order to establish the truth.
Neighborhood Investigation: One of the most crucial steps in kidnap for ransom
cases which is often overlooked. The objective is to identify and interview in
person all individuals in the area where the victim was kidnapped or last known
sighting area during the window of opportunity.
1) Team leader
2) Investigator/recorder
3) Photographer
4) Evidence Custodian
5) Composite illustrator/Artist
Basic Steps taken by Police in Investigation.
Police Officer has been given the power of investigation U/S 156 CrPC
If the police officer is of opinion that any part of any such statement is not
relevant he shall indicate that part of the statement and append a note requesting
the Magistrate to exclude.