Central Bureau Of Investigation (Cbi) vs Thommandru Hannah Vijayalakshmi @ T.H. ...

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a preliminary inquiry is mandatory before registering a First Information Report (FIR) under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court held that while a preliminary inquiry is not a prerequisite for FIR registration, it may be warranted in certain circumstances to prevent misuse of the law. The court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision to quash the FIR against the respondents, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach in such cases.