|Andhra Pradesh High Court
Natural Justice & Police Accountability | Mandatory Preliminary Enquiry Completion in Cybercrime Complaints Within One Month: Andhra Pradesh HC
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that prolonged police inaction on cybercrime complaints violates natural justice and the State’s constitutional duty to investigate. The Court directed the police to conclude the preliminary enquiry within one month, emphasizing that delays undermine complainants' rights and erode public trust in law enforcement.