Section 256 - CrPC

Lodger of FIR has died

Criminal Procedure Code 1974 (II of 1974) Section 256 – FIR already filed – Since the father who lodged the FIR has died, in view of the provisions of Section 256 Cr.P.C. the Magistrate can continue with the proceedings in light of serious allegations of Murder and the legal heir, a son, can certainly step into the shoes of the deceased father. (201) PLR 098