SHATRUGHNA ATMARAM PATIL vs VINOD DODHU CHAUDHARY

The Supreme Court addressed the procedural issues surrounding the registration of FIRs under Section 306 IPC concerning the alleged abetment of suicide by tenants. The Court held that the Magistrate's order under Section 202 Cr.P.C. was improper as it limited the inquiry and did not direct the police to register an FIR, which is mandatory under Section 154 Cr.P.C. The Court upheld the Sessions Judge's order directing the registration of the FIR and investigation, affirming the High Court's decision to approve this order and issue further directions for investigation.