Supreme Court Reaffirms: FIR Registration Is a Right, Not a Favour
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- 09 Apr 2025 --
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You walk into a police station to file a complaint. The officer shrugs and says, “No FIR for this.”
Sound familiar? The Supreme Court’s 2025 ruling makes it crystal clear: Police cannot refuse to register a cognizable offence FIR.
The Case
A woman approached the police with evidence of a violent assault. The SHO turned her away, claiming it wasn’t serious enough.
She approached the High Court, then the Supreme Court.
What the Court Said
• Section 154 of CrPC makes FIR registration mandatoryfor cognizable offences
• Refusal amounts to a violation of Article 21 – Right to Life and Dignity
• Officers who refuse FIRs can face departmental and legal action
Your Takeaway
If the offence is cognizable (like assault, kidnapping, theft, etc.), police have no discretion.
If they refuse, you can:
• Approach the SP or Commissioner
• File a complaint with the Magistrate under Section 156(3)
No more gatekeeping. The law is on your side.
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