GHANSHYAM vs STATE OF M.P. .

The Supreme Court held that the police authorities failed to register a case despite the complainant sustaining injuries, violating the legal obligation under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court emphasized that the police must act on complaints of cognizable offenses and directed the Superintendent of Police, Gwalior to register a case and conduct an investigation. The appeal against the High Court's order was dismissed, affirming the necessity for police action in such matters.