AIROnline 2025 SC 81

(A) Criminal P.C. (2 of 1974) , S.154— Registration of second FIR – Permissibility – Governing principles – Stated.
2013 Cri LJ 776 (SC)-Relied onAIR 2002 SC 441-Relied onAIR 2004 SC 4320-Relied onAIR 2009 SC 984-Relied on

When the second FIR is counter-complaint or presents a rival version of a set of facts, in reference to which an earlier FIR already stands registered.
When the ambit of the two FIRs is different even though they may arise from the same set of circumstances.
When investigation and/or other avenues reveal the earlier FIR or set of facts to be part of a larger conspiracy.
When investigation and/or persons related to the incident bring to the light hitherto unknown facts or circumstances.
Where the incident is separate; offences are similar or different.(Para 9)

(B) Criminal P.C. (2 of 1974) , S.482— Second FIR – Quashing of – Legality – Accused, public servant had allegedly demanded bribe – Earlier FIR referred to a particular incident and action taken therein was limited – Second FIR pertained to the larger issue of widespread corruption in concerned department – Second FIR was much wider in scope – Quashing of second FIR would nip in the bud, investigation into such corruption which would b….