ANJU CHAUDHARY vs STATE OF U.P.& ANR.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether multiple FIRs can be filed for the same incident under Section 154 and Section 156(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Court held that while a single incident may give rise to multiple FIRs, the police must ensure that the second FIR does not contradict the first and is based on new facts or evidence. The judgment emphasized the need for a balanced approach to prevent misuse of the FIR process while ensuring justice is served.