Registration of FIR i.e the First Information Report and its consequent investigation is the most debated issue as some are aggrieved for lack of registration of FIRs while others for undue registration of FIRs. Non Cognizable offences are known as NC Offences and complaints filed disclosing non cognizable offences are called as NC Complaints governed by section 155 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. FIR is registered only if a cognizable offence is disclosed or made out in the complaint and in case if no cognizable offence is disclosed than the police can conduct preliminary inquiry to find out the same. Once cognizable offence is made out or disclosed in the complaint, the Police are duty bound to register a FIR and proceed with investigation. So also in order to maintain strict vigil over the investigation, directions to monitor the investigation can also be sought from the Magistrate.

Source: The Herald May 28, 2023 18:00 UTC