Jurisdiction In Murder Case

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Jurisdiction for a murder case can be complex. The primary jurisdiction lies where the crime occurred (Aligarh). However, since the victim died in Delhi, the Hauz Khas police station also has jurisdiction to investigate, as per Section 177 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

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Mandatory PSDA exercise for class *BALLB 5A* to be submitted on a sheet of paper by tomorrow. (It will be evaluated) A person was shot in Aligarh by accused A, victim was taken to AIIMS, Delhi. The victim died in hospital at AIIMS. The FIR was filed in Police Station of Kauz Khas, Delhi. AIIMS is situated in territorial limits of Hauz Khas police station. In view of above facts, comment in detail with reasoning whether the officer in charge of Police Station at Hauz Khas has jurisdiction to try the offence of murder, when shooting was done in Aligarh. Refer to section * discussed in class today. Niyati is requested to collect all answer sheets and submit to me at * pm. Exercise is mandatory for all those present in class today .
Hi Viha,
To address your query:
- **Section * of the Indian Penal Code** pertains to the failure to attend or produce a document in obedience to a summons or order from a public servant. However, in the context of your query, the relevant section would be more aligned with the principles of jurisdiction under the Criminal Procedure Code.
- **Jurisdiction Principles**:
- The place where the crime was committed (Aligarh).
- The place where the victim died (AIIMS, Delhi).
- The place where the FIR was filed (Hauz Khas, Delhi).
Given that the crime (shooting) occurred in Aligarh, primary jurisdiction lies there. However, since the victim died in Delhi, Hauz Khas police station also has jurisdiction to investigate, as per Section * of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Hauz Khas Police Station


Phone: *-*
Address: Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi *

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