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"A police officer is bound to register an FIR upon receiving any information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence under Section 154 of C
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"A police officer is bound to register an FIR upon receiving any information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence under Section 154 of Cr.P.C." It was observed by the S.C. in the case of

A.

Lalita Kumari v. State of U.P.

B.

Kalyan v. State of U.P.

C.

Nand Kumar v. State of Chhattisgarh

D.

Narendra v. State of Rajasthan

Correct option is A


In Lalita Kumari v. State of U.P., the Supreme Court held that it is mandatory for the police to register an FIR upon receiving information about the commission of a cognizable offense. The judgment emphasizes the obligation of the police to act promptly to ensure that justice is served without delay.
Information Booster The Lalita Kumari case established a crucial precedent for law enforcement agencies, ensuring that the victims of crimes are not denied access to justice due to police inaction or refusal to register FIRs.
Additional Knowledge
· Cognizable Offense: An offense in which a police officer can arrest without a warrant and start an investigation.
· Section 154 Cr.P.C.: Details the procedure for recording the First Information Report (FIR) by the police.

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