S.195A IPC: Police Can Register FIR For Threatening Witness, Court’s Complaint Not Needed: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that police can register FIRs under Section 195A IPC for threatening or intimidating witnesses without requiring a prior complaint from the court. The bench clarified that the section aims to protect witnesses and ensure the integrity of the judicial process. Allowing police to act directly strengthens witness protection and promotes timely intervention against coercion, reinforcing the rule of law and judicial independence.