If such an application Under Section 156(3) is filed before the Magistrate, the Magistrate can direct the FIR to be registered and also can direct a proper investigation to be made, in a case where, according to the aggrieved person, no proper investigation was made. The Magistrate can also under the same provision monitor the investigation to ensure a proper investigation.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Criminal Appeal No. 102 of 2011
Decided On: 20.03.2020
M. Subramaniam Vs. S. Janaki
Hon’ble Judges/Coram:
N.V. Ramana, Mohan M. Shantanagoudar and Sanjiv Khanna, JJ.