Section 225 BNSS Allows Magistrate to Seek Police Assistance Without Directing Registration of FIR: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court dealt with a petition filed by Jogendra Pal challenging an order of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bhadra. The dispute arose after the Magistrate, instead of directing registration of an FIR, chose to proceed with a limited inquiry under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). Nature of Complaint and Magistrate’s Action The complainant had approached the Magistrate alleging certain offences. The Magistrate examined the complainant…