156(3)

156
Cr.P.C

Section 156(3) Cr.P.C: It is erroneous if Magistrates direct the police to conduct preliminary enquiry and register the fir

Class

Police has the bounden duty to register fir once direction received under section 156(3) Cr.P.C

Cr.P.C

Section 154 Cr.P.C: Police has no other option except to register fir if cognizable offence found and magistrate must direct investigation if cognizable offence found in the complaint

Cr.P.C

Affidavit: Court cannot convert complaint into a 156(3) cr.p.c petition without following procedures