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Police Omissions and Offence Inclusion - If certain offences are willfully omitted from an FIR, the legal recourse includes lodging a complaint or initiating proceedings based on the FIR, complaint, or trial material, at any stage before judgment. Courts have the power to take cognizance of offences based on available evidence, even if offences were initially omitted ["Rajkumar VS State of U. P. - Allahabad"]["Rajkumar VS State of U. P. - Allahabad"].
Court's Power to Add Offences - Courts can exercise their authority to add offences during trial if evidence or circumstances warrant, and such additions are permissible before the pronouncement of judgment ["Rajkumar VS State of U. P. - Allahabad"].
Legal Remedies for Omitted Offences - If police fail to include certain offences, the aggrieved party can approach the Magistrate or Court to seek addition of offences or correction of the FIR, especially if new evidence emerges or if the omission is deemed unlawful or collusive ["Rajkumar VS State of U. P. - Allahabad"].
Police Conduct and Legal Constraints - Police cannot arbitrarily add certain offences like Section 336 IPC, especially if not disclosed in the FIR or if such addition violates legal guidelines. Courts have held that police are restricted from registering FIRs for offences under Sections 172 to 188 IPC unless specific conditions are met, and such acts can be challenged ["Anumula Revanth Reddy vs State of Telangana - Telangana"]["Apurva Ghiya v. State of Chhattisgarh and Others - Chhattisgarh"]["Virendra Chourasia S/o. Late Shri Nanku Prasad Chourasia VS State of Chhattisgarh, Through the Secretary, Home Department - Chhattisgarh"].
Challenging Illegal Registration of FIRs - If offences are wrongly included or omitted, affected persons can file petitions to quash FIRs or seek judicial review, emphasizing that police actions must adhere to legal guidelines and procedural fairness ["C. Ve. Shanmugam, B. A. B. L. VS State, rep. by Inspector of Police, Villupuram West Police Station, Villupuram Dist. (Crime No. 194 of 2022) - Madras"]["Virendra Chourasia S/o. Late Shri Nanku Prasad Chourasia VS State of Chhattisgarh, Through the Secretary, Home Department - Chhattisgarh"].
Summary & Recommendations - When police willfully omit offences in an FIR, victims or accused can:
References:["Rajkumar VS State of U. P. - Allahabad"], ["Rajkumar VS State of U. P. - Allahabad"], ["Anumula Revanth Reddy vs State of Telangana - Telangana"], ["M/S MERCHANTS SOCIAL CLUB (BLUES) vs SRI RAVI S. - Karnataka"], ["Kali Lombi S/O Shri Lomka Lombi VS State of AP through the PP - Gauhati"], ["Apurva Ghiya v. State of Chhattisgarh and Others - Chhattisgarh"], ["Gurmej Singh VS State of Punjab - Punjab and Haryana"], ["C. Ve. Shanmugam, B. A. B. L. VS State, rep. by Inspector of Police, Villupuram West Police Station, Villupuram Dist. (Crime No. 194 of 2022) - Madras"], ["Virendra Chourasia S/o. Late Shri Nanku Prasad Chourasia VS State of Chhattisgarh, Through the Secretary, Home Department - Chhattisgarh"]
Facing a situation where someone has given false information to the police or public servant with intent to cause injury? Section 182 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) addresses this offence, punishing those who mislead authorities. But what if the police fail to register or prosecute it properly, especially when omitted from an FIR? Many victims struggle with police inaction or omissions in First Information Reports (FIRs).
How to prompt police to initiate prosecution for offences under Section 182 IPC? This guide outlines practical legal remedies under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), drawing from established case laws and judicial principles. While this provides general insights, consult a legal expert for your specific case, as outcomes may vary.
Section 182 IPC deals with false information provided to a public servant with the intent to cause injury to any person, to prevent or influence public servant duties, or to save someone from legal consequences. It's typically non-cognizable, but related cognizable offences in an FIR may trigger investigation Mohammed Abdul Muqeet Aman VS State of Telangana, rep. by its Public Prosecutor - 2022 Supreme(Telangana) 127.
Police duties are clear under CrPC:- Section 154 CrPC mandates registration of FIR for cognizable offences disclosed in information received. Police cannot refuse if a cognizable offence is evident RAVINDRA SINGH VS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH - AllahabadMAREPPA VS STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka. For non-cognizable like pure Section 182 cases, police refer complainants to court under Section 155(2) CrPC, but if linked to cognizable matters, FIR may be registered Mohammed Abdul Muqeet Aman VS State of Telangana, rep. by its Public Prosecutor - 2022 Supreme(Telangana) 127.- However, FIRs cannot be directly amended. If new offences surface during investigation, police file an alteration reportSathyamoorthy VS Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur - Madras. Separate FIRs can be filed for unconnected offences Sohit Khosla VS State Of Punjab - Punjab and Haryana.
Omissions often lead to miscarriage of justice, as courts emphasize police must act impartially RAVINDRA SINGH VS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH - AllahabadLALITA KUMARI VS GOVT. OF U. P. - Uttarakhand.
If police omit Section 182 IPC or refuse prosecution, victims have structured remedies:
File an application before a Magistrate to direct police to register FIR including omitted offences like Section 182 IPC. This is powerful when police refuse RAVINDRA SINGH VS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH - Allahabad.
Key requirement: Support with an affidavit sworn by the applicant. The application under section 156 (3) of Cr.P.C. should be supported by an affidavit duly sworn by the applicant, who seeks invocation of jurisdiction of the Magistrate Devidas VS State of Maharashtra - 2017 Supreme(Bom) 1433. Magistrates may verify allegations' veracity.
In one case, failure to provide affidavit led to quashing of directions, stressing responsibility Devidas VS State of Maharashtra - 2017 Supreme(Bom) 1433.
If police inaction persists, bypass them by filing a private complaint directly with the Magistrate. The court examines the complainant under oath and may issue summons or direct inquiry RAVINDRA SINGH VS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH - Allahabad.
This is ideal for non-cognizable offences like standalone Section 182 IPC, where police jurisdiction is limited Mohammed Abdul Muqeet Aman VS State of Telangana, rep. by its Public Prosecutor - 2022 Supreme(Telangana) 127.
If FIR exists but omits Section 182 IPC, file under Section 482 CrPC in High Court to quash it and direct a new comprehensive FIR Nikunj Sharma VS State of J&K - J&KSathyamoorthy VS Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur - Madras. Courts intervene to prevent abuse and ensure full investigation.
If the first information report is quashed the serious crime would remain uninvestigated even after the registration of crime Devidas VS State of Maharashtra - 2017 Supreme(Bom) 1433, highlighting why courts protect ongoing probes but correct omissions.
Once investigation starts, if Section 182 evidence emerges, police can file an alteration report for serious offences Sathyamoorthy VS Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur - Madras. Courts uphold summoning additional accused based on prima facie evidence, even against innocence reports, ensuring fair probes Gurmej Singh VS State of Punjab - 2023 Supreme(P&H) 552.
The investigating officer must conduct impartial and fair investigation, free from any objectionable features or infirmities Gurmej Singh VS State of Punjab - 2023 Supreme(P&H) 552.
Judicial precedents reinforce these remedies:- FIR Registration Mandates: Police must register without discretion for cognizable offences; Magistrates oversee refusals RAVINDRA SINGH VS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH - Allahabad.- PNDT Act Parallel: Police can investigate, but court cognizance needs proper complaints—similar logic applies to IPC offences Aparna Singhal VS State of Haryana - 2022 Supreme(P&H) 38. FIR can be lodged and offences can be investigated by the Police but cognizance only of the complaint is to be taken by the Court Aparna Singhal VS State of Haryana - 2022 Supreme(P&H) 38.- Judicial Oversight: Courts curb police delays or biases, protecting victims' rights Pawan Tamrakar VS M. P. Special Police Establishment - Madhya PradeshLALITA KUMARI VS GOVT. OF U. P. - Uttarakhand.- Media and Investigation Sensitivity: While unrelated directly, cases stress timely police action amid public scrutiny Shashi Tharoor VS Arnab Goswami - 2017 Supreme(Del) 4850Naveen Jindal VS M/s. Zee Media Corporation Ltd. - 2015 Supreme(Del) 366.
In dowry death summons, courts justified additional accused despite police reports, prioritizing evidence Gurmej Singh VS State of Punjab - 2023 Supreme(P&H) 552.
Failure to include offences risks injustice, but remedies exist via judicial intervention RAVINDRA SINGH VS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH - Allahabad.
Prompting police for Section 182 IPC prosecution involves leveraging CrPC tools like Magistrate directions, private complaints, and High Court petitions. While police handle initial FIRs, courts ensure accountability.
Key Takeaways:- Use Section 156(3) CrPC with affidavit for directions RAVINDRA SINGH VS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH - AllahabadDevidas VS State of Maharashtra - 2017 Supreme(Bom) 1433.- File private complaints under Section 200 for inaction.- Seek quashing if omissions persist Nikunj Sharma VS State of J&K - J&K.- Insist on impartial investigations Gurmej Singh VS State of Punjab - 2023 Supreme(P&H) 552.
This is general information based on legal principles and cases; it does not constitute legal advice. Seek professional counsel tailored to your situation. Stay informed, document diligently, and pursue justice effectively.
References: RAVINDRA SINGH VS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH - AllahabadSathyamoorthy VS Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur - MadrasNikunj Sharma VS State of J&K - J&KLALITA KUMARI VS GOVT. OF U. P. - UttarakhandPawan Tamrakar VS M. P. Special Police Establishment - Madhya PradeshDevidas VS State of Maharashtra - 2017 Supreme(Bom) 1433Gurmej Singh VS State of Punjab - 2023 Supreme(P&H) 552Mohammed Abdul Muqeet Aman VS State of Telangana, rep. by its Public Prosecutor - 2022 Supreme(Telangana) 127Aparna Singhal VS State of Haryana - 2022 Supreme(P&H) 38
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The contentions of the petitioner are that false FIR in this case has been lodged in collusion with the police, as a counter blast to an FIR, case crime no. 373 pf 2017, lodged from his side. Further that the injury reports of the injured in the instant case are doubtful documents. ... It can be on the basis of the complaint or the FIR or accompanying documents or the material brought on record during the course of trial. ....
The contentions of the petitioner are that false FIR in this case has been lodged in collusion with the police, as a counter blast to an FIR, case crime no. 373 pf 2017, lodged from his side. Further that the injury reports of the injured in the instant case are doubtful documents. ... It can be on the basis of the complaint or the FIR or accompanying documents or the material brought on record during the course of trial. ....
LW.9 is Sub-Inspector of Police, who assisted the Investigating Officer. LW.10 is Sub-Inspector of Police, Narsingi Police Station, who issued FIR. LW.11 is Sub- Inspector of Police, who is the Investigating Officer and arrested the petitioner. ... Therefore, police can’t add Section 336 of IPC. 24. ... (2) Where the allegations in the first information rep....
The action of the Police is in the usual course of the Police duty to ensure that no unlawful activities are being done within the complainant's club. " Police Act, 1963. ... He hastened to add that there is absolutely no justification for the accused persons to flout the mandate of the court. ... The Accused Police at no point of time, have violated any law. ... Learned counsel ....
Tumke Angu had lodged a written FIR before the Officer-In-Charge of Likabali Police Station against the accused for commission of offences stated in the said FIR. ... The learned Additional PP further submits that as per the above guidelines, the Police Officer cannot register an FIR for any of the offences falling under Section 172 to 188 of IPC. ... Acts don....
State and another, 2019(1) MLJ (Cri) 36 clearly held that a Police Officer cannot register an FIR for any of the offences falling under S.172 to 188 of the IPC and observed as under: - ... "25. ... It would appear that on the understanding that the Police Officer can register a FIR, there are many cases where FIRs have been registered in regard to cognizable offences falling under Chap....
He submits that both of them were not at home at the time of commission of alleged offences. ... The impugned order records that right from the time of recording statement before the police till his examination on oath as PW3, the complainant consistently pointed towards involvement of the petitioners/accused in commission of the alleged offences. ... After lodging of the FIR against the three accused, the petitioners and ....
The impugned order records that right from the time of recording statement before the police till his examination on oath as PW3, the complainant consistently pointed towards involvement of the petitioners/accused in commission of the alleged offences. ... (Oral) - This revision petition has been filed for setting aside the order dated 20.05.2022 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court, Ferozepur, in case FIR No.81 dated 0....
Since the offences for which the FIR in Cr.No.51/2022 registered is not made out, Crl.O.P.No.16230/2023 to quash Cr.No:51/2022 on the file of the first respondent police is allowed. ... After registering FIR for the alleged offences under Sections 143, 341, 269, 270, 290 of IPC, there cannot be a second FIR for the same transaction on the information by a private individual alleging few ....
It would appear that on the understanding that the Police Officer can register a FIR, there are many cases where FIRs have been registered in regard to cognizable offences falling under Chapter IV of the Act. ... certain order, with certain property in his possession or under his management' disobey that order. ... State and another, 2019 (1) MLJ (Cri) 36 clearly held that a Police Offic....
That is to say that, a non-cognizable offence can be registered only by an officer of the police station having territorial jurisdiction. In other words, in cases of non-cognizable offences, the police can register the FIR only if such offences were committed within its jurisdiction. On the other hand, according to Section 154(1) of the Cr.P.C., any police station which receives information regarding commission of a cognizable offence shall register the FIR.
(3) FIR can be lodged and offences can be investigated by the Police but cognizance only of the complaint is to be taken by the Court. However, cognizance would be taken only the complaint that has been filed in accordance with Section 28 of the Act.
Another example is an observation by the reporter that the Women Commission and the police have maintained silence. The programmes are replete with such questions/observations. Another example is the observation what the High Court has said can be done in two days if the police so desire.
If the first information report is quashed the serious crime would remain uninvestigated even after the registration of crime. The statements of some of the witnesses must have been recorded. What is done by the police would be nullified if the first information report is quashed at this stage, when the investigation has been substantially proceeded. If the police found that, the first information report is false, the police would take appropriate action against the complaina....
If the police desires, statements and enquiry, what the High Court has said, can be done in two days. But the attitude of police is such that it doesn’t want the investigation to happen and this matter proceeds further. Chhattisgarh police is enquiring this matter and this matter is under consideration and once the case is understood, investigation will be done. Even the lady is questioning as to what is that benefit due to which police is not willing to do its duty. #HL_STAR....
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