"It Seems That They Do Not Have Elementary Knowledge Of Criminal Law":Karnataka HC Slams Police For Not Registering FIRs Before Investigation

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday, came down heavily on the State government and senior police officers for not registering a First Information Report (FIR), before investigating alleged cases of Child Pornography. Registration of FIR before investigation of cognizable offence, is mandated by the Supreme Court, in the case of Lalita Kumari Versus State Of Uttar Pradesh. ...