G.N. Verma vs State Of Jharkhand & Anr

The Supreme Court held that the provisions of Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, mandate that an FIR must be registered when information regarding the commission of a cognizable offense is received. The Court emphasized that failure to register an FIR in such circumstances violates the rights of the victim and undermines the integrity of the criminal justice system. The appeal was allowed, and the order of the High Court was set aside, directing the police to register the FIR and investigate the matter.