27/09/2026
⚖️ Supreme Court Clarification on FIR & Cognizance
A Magistrate’s direction for FIR registration and investigation under Section 156(3) CrPC / Section 175(3) BNSS is a pre-cognizance step. Prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC / Section 218 BNSS is required at the stage of taking cognizance, not for registration of FIR or investigation.
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