Magistrate Can't Direct Superior Officer Like DCP To Register FIR Under Section 156(3) Of CrPC: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court held that a magistrate cannot direct the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) to register an FIR under Section 156(3) of the CrPC. The court clarified the limits of magisterial powers in directing police investigations. This ruling establishes a clear separation of powers between the judiciary and the police. It ensures that the police have the necessary autonomy to conduct investigations without undue influence.