Supreme Court Ruling on Non-Cognizable Offences
The Supreme Court of India clarified the handling of non-cognizable offences, emphasising legal safeguards to balance state authority and individual rights. Cognizable offences allow police to act without magistrate approval, while non-cognizable offences require it. The Court highlighted the importance of complaints from public servants and judicial oversight under Section 195 CrPC, ensuring police investigations comply with legal prerequisites. The ruling, which quashed criminal proceedings due to procedural lapses, underscores the necessity of judicial authorisation to protect citizens’ liberties and maintain the rule of law.
If you like this post, please share your feedback in the comments section below so that we will upload more posts like this.
