In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has underscored the importance of Section 175(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, stating that a Magistrate must conduct a preliminary inquiry before ordering the registration of an FIR. The Court further held that re-investigation cannot be directed arbitrarily, emphasizing that judicial reasoning
Section 175(3) of BNSS Mandates Preliminary Inquiry by Magistrate Before FIR Registration: Punjab & Haryana HC
