Can a High Court Direct Police Investigation Under Article 226 When Statutory Remedies Exist?

Can a High Court Direct Police Investigation Under Article 226 When Statutory Remedies Exist? Understanding the Supreme Court’s 2026 Ruling on Article 226, FIR Registration and the BNSS The power of a High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is among the broadest constitutional remedies available to individuals seeking judicial protection against unlawful State action. At the same time, criminal procedure provides its own statutory mechanisms for dealing with refusal to register an FIR or failure to conduct a proper investigation. The coming into force of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) has made this relationship particularly important. The...

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