State Rep.By Insepctor Of ... vs N.S. Gnaneswaran

The Supreme Court examined the legality of an FIR quashed by the High Court under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C., which was challenged on the grounds of non-compliance with Section 154(2) of the Cr.P.C. The Court held that the High Court's interpretation of Section 154 was flawed, as it failed to recognize that an FIR can be registered based on information disclosing a cognizable offence. The appeal was allowed, reinstating the FIR and emphasizing the procedural requirements for registration under the Cr.P.C.