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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Mandamus to Register FIR in Economic Offences Case — No Mandatory Duty to Register FIR on Private Complaint Without Preliminary Inquiry. Court Holds That Police Have Discretion to Conduct Preliminary Inquiry Before Registering FIR Under Section 154 CrPC, and Writ of Mandamus Cannot Be Issued to Compel Registration.

26 Nov 2010

The petitioner, Mrs. Charu Kishor Mehta, filed a Criminal Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus to c...

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Bombay High Court Directs Police to Register FIR and Investigate Complaint of Cheating and Criminal Breach of Trust — Petitioner's Grievance of Inaction by Police Upheld. The court held that the police have a mandatory duty under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to register an FIR upon receipt of information disclosing a cognizable offence, and failure to do so entitles the aggrieved person to seek a writ under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

19 Dec 2011

The petitioner, Mukesh R. Gokal, a garment exporter, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking directions to the po...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking CBI Investigation in Assault Case Alleging Political Rivalry. Court holds that mere allegations of political rivalry or delay in investigation do not warrant transfer of investigation to CBI under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

24 Mar 2011

The petitioner, Shamin @ Chintu Jamaluddin Shaikh, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a direction to transfe...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition for CBI Investigation into Death of Finnish Tourist. Court upholds police conclusion of accidental death, finding no credible evidence of homicide or failure of investigation.

6 Jul 2018

The petitioner, Minna Pirhonen, a Finnish national and mother of Felix Dahl, filed a criminal writ petition seeking transfer of the investigation into...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds High Court's Quashing of State Order Transferring Idol Theft Cases to CBI. Court holds that transfer of investigation without consulting the investigating officer and without court's approval was improper.

12 Apr 2019

The State of Tamil Nadu appealed against the Madras High Court's judgment dated 30.11.2018, which quashed the State Government's order dated 01.08.201...

High Court

High Court Directs Police to Register FIR in Partnership Dispute Case Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - Writ Petition Allowed

30 Jan 2026

The petitioner, filed a writ petition seeking direction to the police to register an FIR based on his complaint dated 29.09.2025 alleging various offe...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Quashes Disciplinary Proceedings Against Police Officer in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case Due to Inordinate Delay and Procedural Unfairness. The Court held that remand to Disciplinary Authority for fresh disagreement note was unjustified given 38-year delay, appellant's retirement at age 80, and violation of natural justice in earlier proceedings under service rules.

23 Apr 2025

The appeal arose from disciplinary proceedings against a police officer related to the 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots. The appellant, posted as Inspector of Pol...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition for Compensation in Police Custodial Death Case — State Directed to Pay ₹10 Lakhs for Negligence and Violation of Article 21. Failure to Provide Timely Medical Aid to Detainee Constitutes Custodial Violence and Breach of Fundamental Rights.

30 Nov -0001

The petitioner, Aruna Bhimrao Athwale, filed a Criminal Writ Petition before the Bombay High Court at Aurangabad seeking compensation for the custodia...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction of Police Officer for Dereliction of Duty in Dinakaran Arson Case. Failure to Prevent Attack and Apprehend Criminals Under Sections 217 and 221 IPC.

26 Nov 2019

The case arises from the tragic Dinakaran newspaper arson incident on May 9, 2007, where a mob attacked the office, resulting in the death of three em...

High Court

Bombay High Court at Goa Directs Police to Register Complaints and Provide Protection to Women in PIL Alleging Police Inaction and Harassment. The court held that the police have a statutory duty to register a complaint when a cognizable offence is disclosed, and failure to do so amounts to dereliction of duty under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

6 Mar 2006

The petitioners, three women residing in Taleigao, Goa, filed a Criminal Writ Petition before the Bombay High Court at Goa, which was registered as a ...

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