Registration of FIR - Magistrate not bound to take cognizance if facts alleged in the complaint disclose commission of an offence- Allahabad High Court

Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 Section 156(3) Direction Matter - Registration of FIR and submission of police report after investigation Petitioner has not been able to dispute the settled legal position with regard to the ambit and scope of exercise of discretionary powers by a Magistrate with regard to issuing for registration of an FIR and its investigation or case where the complainant is in possession of the complete details of the case and material evidence - Petition dismissed.

24 February 2022