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The Allahabad HC quashed a FIR direction against a police officer, holding that a magistrate must first obtain the superior’s report and the public servant’s version before invoking BNSS 175(4), safeguarding public servants and curbing FIR orders.
The Uttarakhand High Court held that advance notice under BNSS Section 35(3) is required before police can demand a person’s personal presence during an investigation. This protects individuals from coercion and ensures procedural fairness, especially for those with health issues.
NCLAT quashed NCLT orders directing ED and CBI investigations under Section 213(b) without recording satisfaction of statutory prerequisites or hearing affected parties, holding that procedural safeguards are mandatory before ordering corporate investigations.
Allahabad HC disposed of a mandamus petition seeking expeditious investigation in Case Crime No. 0496/2026, directing authorities to complete probe under BNS sections 115(2), 118(2), 125, 333, 351(3), 109(1), 3(5) without delay. The court granted liberty to approach the Magistrate if needed, citing Sakiri Vasu (2008) 2 SCC 409.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that once a charge-sheet is filed, writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked to demand reinvestigation or supplementary challans, as the petitioner’s remedies lie fully within the trial court under CrPC. This reinforces the principle that writ petitions are not forums for challenging investigative adequacy after formal prosecution begins, safeguarding the structured criminal procedure framework.
Gujarat High Court clarifies that police may register an FIR and invoke IPC charges under the PC&PNDT Act during investigation, even though cognizance requires an authorized complaint. The ruling distinguishes investigation from trial stages, reinforcing that procedural compliance does not bar parallel criminal charges.
The Telangana High Court holds that Section 179 BNSS permits notices only to witnesses, not accused persons. Investigating officers must follow Section 35(3) procedures for summoning accused.
Kerala High Court directs constitution of Special Investigation Team in 23-year-old murder case, emphasizing the right to effective investigation under Article 21 of the Constitution.