An application to call for a status report (often called a progress report) from the police before a Magistrate is filed to request judicial monitoring of a pending criminal investigation. This ensures accountability and prevents undue delays in matters like First Information Report (FIR) investigations. [1, 2, 3, 4] 


Below is a structured, standard format for this application, typically filed under the relevant provisions of criminal procedure (such as Section 156(3) or Section 173 of the CrPC, or corresponding provisions under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, BNSS). [5, 6] 


BEFORE THE LD. JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE / CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, [City/District Name]
Case / Application No. ____________ of 2026
In the matter of:[Name of the Applicant/Complainant] ……………….. ApplicantVersusThe State of [State Name] & Ors. ……………….. Respondents
FIR No. / Case Details: [Insert FIR number, Date, Police Station, and Sections]

APPLICATION FOR CALLING FOR THE STATUS REPORT / PROGRESS REPORT OF INVESTIGATION
MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:

1. That the Applicant has filed the aforementioned FIR/complaint against the accused persons regarding the commission of cognizable offences under Sections [Insert Sections].
2. That the investigation of the case was entrusted to the [Insert Investigating Officer’s Rank/Name], Police Station [Insert PS Name].
3. That a significant period of time has elapsed, yet the investigating agency has not brought the investigation to its logical conclusion. The police have neither filed a chargesheet nor a final report.
4. That the Applicant has a fundamental right to a fair and speedy investigation. The delay in investigation is causing serious prejudice to the Applicant’s cause and leaving vital evidence compromised.
5. That this Ld. Court is fully empowered to monitor the investigation to ensure that the police perform their statutory duties effectively and without unnecessary delay. [1, 9] 

PRAYER
In the light of the facts and circumstances stated above, it is most respectfully prayed that this Ld. Court may be pleased to:a) Call for a detailed status report or progress report regarding the investigation of FIR No. [_____] from the concerned Station House Officer (SHO) / Investigating Officer (IO) on the next date of hearing.b) Direct the Investigating Officer to complete the investigation within a stipulated time frame.c) Pass any other order(s) that this Ld. Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.
Applicant / ComplainantThrough Counsel
Place: [City Name]Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Key Considerations Before Filing:

• Consult a Local Advocate: Criminal procedure strictly dictates how and when a Magistrate can intervene in a police investigation. Always have a locally enrolled advocate tailor the application to your specific state’s rules and the facts of your case.
• Track Your Case Online: You can verify the progress of any registered case or court dates before filing by checking the official  eCourts Services Portal
to review past orders or the latest official updates.

More on 99888-17966

[1] https://www.casemine.com/search/in/status%2Breport%2Bto%2Bmagistrate
[2] https://mpsja.mphc.gov.in/Joti/pdf/LU/Guidelines%20for%20Magistrates%20156.pdf
[3] https://lawrato.com/criminal-legal-advice/what-to-do-if-police-not-filing-charge-sheet-243479
[4] https://serein.inc/blog/posh/how-to-file-an-fir/
[5] https://lawhelpline.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sec._1563.pdf
[6] https://devgan.in/crpc/section/173/
[7] https://anandduggal.com/rti-police-diary-disclosure.html
[8] https://jaa.assam.gov.in/storage/article_pdf/si1627004607Investigation%20-%20Power%20of%20Magistrate.docx
[9] https://indiankanoon.org/doc/1617078/
[10] https://www.legals365.com/legal-news/magistrate-can-t-direct-fir-registration-under-s1563-crpc-if-complainant-didn-t-approach-police-before-us-1541-1543-supreme-court/