Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma v. The State of Gujarat

The Supreme Court upheld the mandatory registration of FIRs for cognizable offenses, affirming that police have no discretion to conduct a preliminary inquiry unless the information doesn't prima facie disclose such offense.


Case Details

  • Case Name: Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma v. The State of Gujarat
  • Citation: 2025 INSC 350. (Supreme Court of India)
  • Decision Date: 17-03-2025
  • List of Acts: Constitution of India, 1949; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

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