RAJINDER SINGH KATOCH vs CHANDIGARH ADMIN. .

The Supreme Court held that the appellant's right to reside in a jointly owned family property cannot be enforced through criminal proceedings, as such rights are civil in nature. The Court emphasized that under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, police officers are required to register a First Information Report (FIR) only when allegations disclose a cognizable offence, but they may conduct a preliminary inquiry to assess the validity of the complaint. In this case, the Court upheld the lower court's decision, finding that the appellant's complaint was false and aimed at illegally taking possession of the property.