Day 27
JudiciarySkim2025-03-24
SC Reaffirms Mandatory FIR Registration for Cognizable Offences
What Happened
In Amit Kumar v. Union of India, the Supreme Court ruled that police must register an FIR immediately if a complaint discloses a cognizable offence. The case arose from student suicides at premier institutions, leading the Court to warn against using preliminary inquiries to delay legal action.
Why It Matters
This reaffirms the rule of law and ensures police accountability, preventing procedural delays in seeking justice for vulnerable groups and victims of serious crimes.
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