Ranjit Singh vs State Of Punjab & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the provisions of Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) mandate that an FIR must be registered when information regarding a cognizable offense is received. The Court emphasized that failure to register an FIR in such circumstances constitutes a violation of the rights of the victim and undermines the integrity of the criminal justice system. The appeal was allowed, and the directions for registering the FIR were issued, reinforcing the necessity of adherence to procedural safeguards in criminal investigations.