#police inaction

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.

Bombay HC criticizes police for failing to arrest an accused for two years post-charge sheet, granting anticipatory bail on grounds of investigative malfeasance. The ruling underscores that undue delay or selective enforcement undermines the right to fair procedure, setting a precedent for judicial scrutiny of police conduct in criminal cases.

MP High Court mandates police action on complaints of criminal trespass by borrowers post-SARFAESI Act possession transfer. The ruling reinforces secured creditors' rights, ensuring law enforcement cannot evade duty under the guise of being functus officio after Section 14 orders.

Madhya Pradesh High Court reaffirms that aggrieved parties must first approach the Magistrate under Section 156(3) CrPC for FIR registration before seeking writ remedies. The ruling reinforces the principle of alternative remedies, limiting direct judicial intervention in police inaction cases.

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that failure to register an FIR for a cognizable offence under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita within a reasonable timeframe violates Article 21, even if registered later. The court directed completion of investigation within 60 days, reinforcing the state's constitutional duty to ensure prompt justice.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that while excessive delay in criminal investigation violates the right to speedy justice under Article 21, a writ of mandamus cannot be issued to compel completion once the final report has been filed. This clarifies the limits of judicial intervention in police investigations and reinforces that remedies must align with procedural finality.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court reaffirmed that courts can invoke Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to direct police to register an FIR and conduct a fair investigation where inaction leads to abuse of process, mob violence, or threats to life and liberty. This ruling underscores judicial oversight over police inertia in cognizable offenses, ensuring victims' access to justice and protection from further intimidation.