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Supreme Court Slams UP Police FIR Filing, Orders CBI

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 4:54 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Supreme Court bench criticized Uttar Pradesh Police for filing FIR while knowing accused identity.
The bench suggested the Central Bureau of Investigation take over all criminal investigations in Uttar Pradesh.
Court directed Uttar Pradesh administration to file a fresh affidavit on the FIR’s circumstances.
A woman petitioned to cancel bail for a Section 354 IPC accused, alleging the FIR was filed as ‘unknown’.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, the Supreme Court of India delivered the landmark Vineet Narain judgment, ordering the Central Bureau of Investigation to assume control of police-handled cases. Chief Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah, joined by four colleagues, issued the decree on 16 December 1998, condemning Uttar Pradesh Police’s opaque FIR practices. Today, the Supreme Court’s Uttar Pradesh bench similarly rebuked the state police for filing an anonymous FIR and urged the CBI to assume the investigation, echoing the 1998 precedent. The parallel underscores the judiciary’s enduring role in curbing police misuse and signals that future bail petitions may hinge on CBI-led inquiries.

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Story summary

Supreme Court bench criticized Uttar Pradesh Police for filing FIR while knowing accused identity.
The bench suggested the Central Bureau of Investigation take over all criminal investigations in Uttar Pradesh.
Court directed Uttar Pradesh administration to file a fresh affidavit on the FIR’s circumstances.
A woman petitioned to cancel bail for a Section 354 IPC accused, alleging the FIR was filed as ‘unknown’.

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