#Cognizance of offences

Telangana High Court reinforces that offences against public servants under Sections 186 and 187 IPC cannot proceed without a written complaint from the concerned authority, extending the quashing to allied charges under Sections 143, 153-A, 120-B, and 149 IPC. The ruling underscores the mandatory procedural safeguard to prevent abuse of process.

Allahabad High Court holds that an officer authorized by the Appropriate Authority under Section 28(1)(a) of the PC & PNDT Act may file a complaint, even if not directly appointed by the State or Central Government.

Bombay High Court holds that only Drug Inspectors may prosecute offences under Chapter-IV of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940; police FIRs are legally invalid.