{"id":6086,"date":"2025-08-15T01:58:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T20:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fawyerz.in\/judgments\/?p=6086"},"modified":"2025-08-15T02:08:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T20:38:47","slug":"sakiri-vasu-v-state-of-uttar-pradesh-2008-case-summary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fawyerz.in\/judgments\/bharatiya-nagarik-suraksha-sanhita\/sakiri-vasu-v-state-of-uttar-pradesh-2008-case-summary\/","title":{"rendered":"Sakiri Vasu v. 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State of Uttar Pradesh 2008\n(Case Summary)<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46e30052 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"46e30052\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/fawyerz.in\/judgments\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fawyerz-75-1536x864.png\" class=\"attachment-1536x1536 size-1536x1536 wp-image-6088\" alt=\"Sakiri Vasu v. 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State of Uttar Pradesh 2008 (Case Summary)&summary=This case clarified what a person should do if the police refuse to register their FIR. The Supreme Court explained that the remedy is not to directly go to the High Court under Section 482 CrPC&source=https:\/\/fawyerz.in\/judgments\/bharatiya-nagarik-suraksha-sanhita\/sakiri-vasu-v-state-of-uttar-pradesh-2008-case-summary\/\" class=\"wpr-sharing-icon wpr-sharing-linkedin-in\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fab fa-linkedin-in\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-grid-item\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Sakiri Vasu v. State of Uttar Pradesh 2008 (Case Summary)&body=https:\/\/fawyerz.in\/judgments\/bharatiya-nagarik-suraksha-sanhita\/sakiri-vasu-v-state-of-uttar-pradesh-2008-case-summary\/\" class=\"wpr-sharing-icon wpr-sharing-envelope\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"elementor-grid-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=*Sakiri Vasu v. State of Uttar Pradesh 2008 (Case Summary)*%0ahttps:\/\/fawyerz.in\/judgments\/bharatiya-nagarik-suraksha-sanhita\/sakiri-vasu-v-state-of-uttar-pradesh-2008-case-summary\/\" class=\"wpr-sharing-icon wpr-sharing-whatsapp\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36500207 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36500207\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This case clarified what a person should do if the police refuse to register their FIR. The Supreme Court explained that the remedy is not to directly go to the High Court under Section 482 CrPC, but to first approach the Magistrate under Section 156(3). The case promotes the idea that there is a clear step-by-step procedure, and people should follow it before invoking extraordinary powers.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/fawyerz.in\/judgments\/bharatiya-nagarik-suraksha-sanhita\/sakiri-vasu-v-state-of-uttar-pradesh-2008-case-summary\/#Facts_of_Sakiri_Vasu_v_State_of_Uttar_Pradesh\" >Facts of Sakiri Vasu v. State of Uttar Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/fawyerz.in\/judgments\/bharatiya-nagarik-suraksha-sanhita\/sakiri-vasu-v-state-of-uttar-pradesh-2008-case-summary\/#Issues_framed\" >Issues framed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/fawyerz.in\/judgments\/bharatiya-nagarik-suraksha-sanhita\/sakiri-vasu-v-state-of-uttar-pradesh-2008-case-summary\/#Subordinate_Court_Judgment\" >Subordinate Court Judgment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/fawyerz.in\/judgments\/bharatiya-nagarik-suraksha-sanhita\/sakiri-vasu-v-state-of-uttar-pradesh-2008-case-summary\/#Judgment_of_Sakiri_Vasu_v_State_of_Uttar_Pradesh\" >Judgment of Sakiri Vasu v. State of Uttar Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/fawyerz.in\/judgments\/bharatiya-nagarik-suraksha-sanhita\/sakiri-vasu-v-state-of-uttar-pradesh-2008-case-summary\/#Refer_to_the_Judgment_below\" >Refer to the Judgment below.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facts_of_Sakiri_Vasu_v_State_of_Uttar_Pradesh\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>Facts of Sakiri Vasu v. State of Uttar Pradesh <\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ol><li><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sakiri Vasu filed a complaint alleging harassment and threats from certain individuals, but the local police refused to register an FIR.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of approaching a Magistrate, he directly filed a petition before the High Court under Section 482 CrPC, seeking directions to compel the police to register the FIR.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The High Court dismissed the petition, stating that it was not the proper forum for such relief.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sakiri Vasu then appealed to the Supreme Court, raising the question of what remedies are available when police fail to act on a complaint.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Issues_framed\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>Issues framed<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether a person can directly approach the High Court under Section 482 CrPC if the police refuse to register an FIR?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the Magistrate has the authority to direct the police to register an FIR under Section 156(3)?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether bypassing the Magistrate and going straight to the High Court is legally appropriate?<\/span><\/li><\/ol><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subordinate_Court_Judgment\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>Subordinate Court Judgment<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The High Court dismissed the petition under Section 482 CrPC on the ground that it could not compel the police to register an FIR. The matter was then brought before the Supreme Court.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judgment_of_Sakiri_Vasu_v_State_of_Uttar_Pradesh\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>Judgment of Sakiri Vasu v. State of Uttar Pradesh<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Supreme Court examined the scheme of Sections 154, 156(3), and 190 CrPC (now Sections 173, 175, and 210 BNSS). It held that if the police fail to register an FIR, the complainant should first approach the Magistrate under Section 156(3), who has the authority to direct the police to register the case and investigate. The Court emphasized that this is a statutory remedy and must be used before invoking the High Court\u2019s inherent powers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Court explained that Section 482 should not be the first option because it is meant for rare situations where no other remedy is available. Using it too early disturbs the regular flow of criminal procedure and burdens the High Courts unnecessarily. The Court also reaffirmed the Magistrate\u2019s supervisory role in ensuring proper registration and investigation of offences.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the final decision, the Court dismissed the appeal but clarified that the petitioner was free to approach the Magistrate. It stated that the criminal process has built-in remedies, and people must follow them. This case is now the standard reference on how to proceed when the police do not act on a complaint.<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refer_to_the_Judgment_below\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>Refer to the Judgment below.<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fa57a70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-pdfjs-viewer\" data-id=\"5fa57a70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"pdfjs-viewer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe width=\"\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/fawyerz.in\/judgments\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdfjs-viewer-for-elementor\/\/assets\/js\/pdfjs\/web\/viewer.html?file=https:\/\/fawyerz.in\/judgments\/wp-content\/uploads\/29986-1.pdf\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3cd03cf0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"3cd03cf0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d5d720\" data-id=\"6d5d720\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This case clarified what a person should do if the police refuse to register their FIR. 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