Police Can't Refuse To Register FIR Based On Jurisdiction; High Court Slams Delhi & UP Cops For "Passing The Buck" Under S.173 BNSS: Delhi High Court
In a significant ruling dated May 16, 2025, the Delhi High Court sharply criticized both the Delhi Police and the Uttar Pradesh Police for failing to register a First Information Report (FIR) in a case involving the mysterious death of a 27-year-old man, Rahul Verma. The court found that despite overwhelming signs of a possible cognizable offence, including a suspicious death scene and a grieving sister’s complaint, both police forces…
