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2022 0 Supreme(SC) 1293 : The registration of a second FIR based on the same set of facts and allegations as a previously registered FIR, particularly when filed by the same informant against the same accused, constitutes an abuse of the process of law and is not permissible. The Supreme Court held that allowing multiple FIRs for the same alleged offence would entangle the accused in multiple criminal proceedings, violating their constitutional rights under Articles 21 and 22 of the Constitution of India. Therefore, the second FIR (FIR No. 0177 of 2019) was quashed as an abuse of process of law.Checking relevance for Babubhai VS State of Gujarat...
2010 0 Supreme(SC) 782 : A second FIR is permissible if the two FIRs relate to different incidents or crimes, or if there is a different version of events in the second FIR. Specifically, if the second FIR is based on a counter-claim by the accused or alleges a different version of the same incident, it is permissible and investigation on both FIRs must be conducted. However, if both FIRs relate to the same incident, occurrence, or are parts of the same transaction, the second FIR is liable to be quashed. The key test is whether the two FIRs pertain to the same cognizable offence or the same occurrence giving rise to one or more cognizable offences. If not, there is no prohibition against registering a second FIR.Checking relevance for Surender Kaushik VS State of Uttar Pradesh...
2013 0 Supreme(SC) 160 : A second FIR is permissible when it relates to a different version of the same incident, particularly when it constitutes a counter-complaint or involves distinct allegations and accused persons. The lodgment of two FIRs is not permissible only if they relate to the same incident, same occurrence, and same transaction. However, if the second FIR presents a rival version of the incident, involves different allegations, or is filed by a different complainant with distinct claims (such as counter-allegations or allegations against different accused persons), it is permissible. In such cases, the second FIR does not amount to an attempt to improve the original allegations and is not barred by the principle of sameness. The second FIR may be registered based on a direction under Section 156(3) of the CrPC, especially when it arises from a different complainant''''s version or counterclaim.Checking relevance for Rajendra Bihari Lal VS State of Uttar Pradesh...
2025 0 Supreme(SC) 1831 : A second FIR is permissible only if it relates to a different incident or occurrence, or if it involves a distinct part of the same transaction that is not covered by the first FIR. However, if the second FIR is based on the same incident and merely repeats the same allegations, it is impermissible and may be quashed. This principle was affirmed in Babubhai v. State of Gujarat [(2010) 12 SCC 254: (2011) 1 SCC (Cri) 336], which distinguishes between two FIRs relating to the same incident (which may warrant quashing) and two FIRs relating to different incidents or distinct parts of the same transaction (which may be permissible). In the context of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, multiple FIRs for the same incident were quashed as impermissible, especially when they were repetitious and filed by persons lacking standing under Section 4 of the Act.Checking relevance for Pattu Rajan VS State Of Tamil Nadu...
2019 3 Supreme 517 : A second FIR is permissible if the offences are distinct and different, and not part of the same transaction. In cases where two offences are substantially distinct—such as abduction and murder with different intentions, time, place, and accused—the registration of a second FIR is legal and does not violate Article 21 of the Constitution. The law permits separate FIRs when the incidents are not parts of the same transaction, even if they share a common motive.
