Doliben Kantilal Patel vs State Of Gujarat & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of non-registration of FIR under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, emphasizing the obligation of police to register an FIR upon receiving information of a cognizable offense. The Court held that the failure to register an FIR regarding the appellant's allegations of rape during police custody constituted a violation of her rights under Article 21 of the Constitution. The appeal was allowed, directing the police to register the FIR and conduct a proper investigation into the allegations made by the appellant.