In re: Scope of Article 226 for quashing FIR after cognizance

Timeline

1. 10 Sep 2025News

   Article 226 cannot be invoked to quash FIR, once cognizance of offence has been taken; remedy under Section 528 BNSS can be availed: Supreme Court

   Supreme Court: In the present case, the petitioner filed the special leave to appeal, challenging the order dated 1-7-2025, passed by the...

   SCC Online Blog

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court decided that once a court officially recognizes a crime, police reports cannot be cancelled.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court is the highest court that made this decision, and the petitioner is the person appealing.

   When:

   Reported on 10 Sep 2025.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   The court says that after formal recognition of an offense, one must seek other legal ways to resolve matters.

   What it means:

   The petitioner must now use Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to continue their legal request.

2. 6 Sep 2025News

   Writ under Art 226 can't be issued to quash FIR or chargesheet, once cognizance taken: SC

   The Supreme Court of India on September 3, 2025 clarified the scope of writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution in relation...

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   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court decided that a high court cannot use its special powers to cancel criminal proceedings once a judge has officially recognized the case.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court of India acts as the highest court making this decision.

   When:

   September 3, 2025.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   The court clarified the legal limits of its constitutional power to issue orders to end police cases or formal lists of accusations.

   What it means:

   Once a judge has taken notice of a chargesheet, which is a formal document of accusations, higher courts can no longer use these specific powers to stop the process.