Cognizance Barred Under Section 195 CrPC Without Complaint by Public Servant, Not by FIR or Investigation: Jammu and Kashmir High Court
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh delivered an important judgment on 23 March 2026 in the case titled Mushtaq Ahmad Ganie Versus Union Territory of J&K and Another. The case dealt with the interpretation of Section 195 of Criminal Procedure Code 1973 and the scope of powers under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code 1973 in relation to FIR registration and investigation. Background of the Case The…
