BALBIR SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order directing the registration of an FIR based on Gaganjit Singh's statement regarding the murder of Gurjit Singh. The Court held that the police should have registered an FIR concerning the murder and injuries claimed by Gaganjit Singh, emphasizing that the police cannot unilaterally determine the validity of competing narratives without judicial oversight. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's directive for an independent investigation into the cross-version of events, reinforcing the necessity for proper legal procedure under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.