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Brahm Swaroop VS State of U. P. - 2010 7 Supreme 549 : The legal documents emphasize that the forwarding of the FIR to the Magistrate is an essential and mandatory step in the investigation process. It must be done promptly and without undue delay, as the delay can affect the credibility of the prosecution''''s case. The documents specify that the special report (FIR) should be forwarded to the jurisdictional Magistrate at the earliest, and any unexplained delay may be fatal to the prosecution. The courts have held that the receipt of the special report by the Magistrate is a question of fact, and the prosecution must explain any delay convincingly. Delays in transmitting the FIR are scrutinized to ensure they are not used to manipulate or distort the investigation, but a reasonable explanation can justify such delays.Checking relevance for Jafel Biswas VS State of West Bengal...
Jafel Biswas VS State of West Bengal - 2018 0 Supreme(SC) 1704 : The court discusses the procedure for forwarding the FIR to the Magistrate under Section 157 Cr.P.C., noting that the FIR was reported at 4:00 p.m. on 13-6-1979 and forwarded on 14-6-1979, and emphasizes that unless prejudice is demonstrated due to delay in forwarding the FIR, the delay does not affect the validity of the registration or investigation.Checking relevance for Rabindra Mahto VS State Of Jharkhand...
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Swarnalata Jena VS State of Odisha - Crimes (2025) : Under Section 175(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Surakshya Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), if a complaint is refused by the police for registration as an FIR, the aggrieved person may approach the Magistrate. The Magistrate has the power to order an investigation upon application by the complainant, provided the complainant satisfies the Magistrate. The Magistrate must consider the complaint, the affidavit supporting it, any prior application made to the Superintendent of Police under Section 173(4) of BNSS, conduct necessary enquiry, and consider the submissions of the concerned police officer before passing a reasoned order. This process constitutes the prescribed legal remedy for forwarding a complaint for registration of an FIR by the Magistrate.Checking relevance for Jivrajbhai Narsinhbhai Vaghela VS State of Gujarat...
Jivrajbhai Narsinhbhai Vaghela VS State of Gujarat - 2023 0 Supreme(Guj) 905 : Under Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, any Magistrate empowered under Section 190 may order an investigation, including directing the police to register an FIR if the complainant has a grievance that the FIR has not been registered. The Magistrate can also monitor the investigation to ensure it is conducted properly. This provision provides a remedy for a complainant who alleges non-registration of an FIR by the police, and the Magistrate has the power to order registration of the FIR even if not explicitly stated, as it is the duty of the officer in charge of the police station to register the FIR upon such direction. The Magistrate may also direct a proper investigation if satisfied that the investigation has not been done satisfactorily.Checking relevance for Shaileshbhai Himmatbhai Pandya VS State of Gujarat...
Shaileshbhai Himmatbhai Pandya VS State of Gujarat - 2022 0 Supreme(Guj) 205 : Under Section 156(3) CrPC, a Magistrate empowered under Section 190 may order an investigation. If a person has a grievance that their complaint has not been registered as an FIR or that investigation is not being conducted properly, they must approach the concerned Magistrate under Section 156(3) CrPC. The Magistrate, if prima facie satisfied, can direct the police to register the FIR and can also direct a proper investigation, including monitoring the investigation and recommending a change of investigating officer if necessary. This provision serves as the alternate remedy to approaching the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for such matters.
