CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (CBI) vs THOMMANDRU HANNAH VIJAYALAKSHMI @ T.H. VIJAYALAKSHMI

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a preliminary inquiry is mandatory before registering an FIR. The court concluded that while a preliminary inquiry is not a prerequisite for FIR registration, it may be warranted in certain circumstances to prevent abuse of the process. 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.