Madhya Pradesh High Court (Single Judge)

WRIT PETITION, 18878 of 2020, Judgment Date: Dec 24, 2020

Law laid down -

Police Officer shall enter complaint in General Diary as per M. P. Police Regulation 634. Give number of entry to complainant. If cognizable offence is disclosed First Information Report shall be registered. If preliminary inquiry is required then same shall be completed within 15 days. In cases of delay after giving reasons preliminary inquiry shall be completed within 42 days and result shall be communicated to complainant. In case of failure to complete preliminary inquiry in 42 days and communicate result to complainant, Superintendent of Police shall take departmental action against concerned Police Officers.

Rajendra Singh Pawar and others Vs. State of M.P. and others