Police must conduct preliminary enquiry before lodging FIR in commercial cases: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court mandated that a preliminary enquiry should be conducted before registering an FIR in commercial cases. The court's directive aims to ensure that there is sufficient basis for filing a criminal case, preventing frivolous or unsubstantiated complaints from leading to legal proceedings. This ruling emphasizes the need for a thorough preliminary assessment in commercial disputes to establish the credibility of allegations before proceeding with formal legal actions.