Case Law Analysis
|Allahabad High Court
CrPC Section 156(3) | Magistrate’s Judicial Discretion Allows FIR Rejection Even for Prima Facie Cognizable Offences : Allahabad HC
Allahabad High Court reaffirms that magistrates are not bound to direct FIR registration under Section 156(3) CrPC merely because allegations disclose a cognizable offence. The ruling underscores that judicial discretion must evaluate whether police investigation is necessary, particularly when the complainant knows the accused and witnesses, preventing mechanical orders and potential misuse of criminal process.