Complainant Lodging Multiple FIRs Against Accused On Same Facts Violates Fundamental Rights Under Articles 21, 22: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court ruled that registering multiple FIRs for the same accused and complainant constitutes an abuse of the legal process. The case involved an accused person who was facing multiple FIRs filed by the same complainant for identical issues. The court held that such repetitive filings without new evidence or material violate the principle of judicial economy and the fairness of the legal process. The ruling aims to prevent the misuse of the legal system and encourages more responsible use of legal resources. It stresses the need for streamlined procedures and discourages unnecessary legal actions that burden the judicial system.