Registration Of FIR Mandatory Whenever A Person Dies In Police Encounter Alleged To Be Fake: Delhi High Court
In a recent judgment, the Delhi High Court has reinforced the necessity of registering a First Information Report (FIR) in cases involving alleged fake encounters. The ruling clarifies the procedural requirements and the role of Section 156(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in ensuring that justice is served. Case Background: The petitioner in this matter is the STATE OF NCT OF DELHI, and the respondent is PURAN SINGH. The…