A seven-judge bench in the case of Ramlal Yadav and others vs State of UP and others (1989) had held that for quashing the FIR, a plea under Section 482 CrPC would not be maintainable and an ...

Prayagraj: In a rare order, Allahabad high court has referred to a nine-judge bench two key questions concerning the HC's power to quash an FIR and the ensuing investigation using its inherent powers ...

The Supreme Court has referred to a Constitution bench to decide a crucial legal question — is it mandatory for a police officer to register an FIR on receipt of a complaint of a cognisable offence or ...

The Allahabad High Court has referred to a nine-judge bench the critical question of its power to quash an FIR and investigation under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. This ...

The Supreme Court has criticised the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court for having conducted a “mini trial” while quashing a First Information Report (FIR) registered by Madurai City Police against ...

The issue was on Tuesday referred to a larger bench of Supreme Court after a two-judge bench headed by Justice BN Aggarwal said it was unable to take a final call on it in wake of conflicting ...

The Supreme Court on Friday said all bail applications stemming from one FIR should go before the same judge or bench in high courts to ensure consistency of opinions. A bench of Justices B R Gavai ...

The Allahabad High Court has referred to a nine-judge Bench legal questions concerning the High Court's power to quash an FIR under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), now Section 528 ...