Bombay High Court Quashes FIR in Matrimonial Dispute Due to Procedural Irregularity — Magistrate Cannot Revert to Pre-Cognizance Stage After Taking Cognizance Under Section 202 Cr.P.C. Once cognizance is taken, the Magistrate loses jurisdiction to order investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., and the order directing registration of FIR without considering the police report indicates non-application of mind.
7 Oct 2024The petitioner, Vinisha Sawant, filed a criminal writ petition seeking quashing of FIR No. 1 of 2023 registered with CBD Belapur Police Station, Navi ...





