FIR registration on cognizable offence complaint directed after the HC found police action was required under law.

A complaint disclosing a cognizable offence required police action under the governing law on FIR registration, and the respondent indicated that such action would be taken in accordance with law. On the facts presented, the HC directed the respondent to take appropriate action for registration of an FIR within three weeks. The operative effect was to compel consideration and action on the complaint in line with the legal framework governing cognizable offences and FIR registration.

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Issues: Whether the respondent was required to take action for registration of an FIR on the basis of the complaint disclosing a cognizable offence.

Analysis: The complaint was stated to disclose commission of a cognizable offence, and the respondent indicated that action would be taken in accordance with law. In view of the submissions and the facts of the case, the Court directed the respondent to take appropriate action for registration of FIR in light of the governing law on the subject.

Conclusion: The respondent was directed to take appropriate action for registration of FIR within three weeks.

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