Can a police officer register an f.i.r on source information by himself and investigate by himself

robert (Querist) 17 November 2013 This query is : Resolved
A police officer (officer-in charge of a police station)on source information have drawn up an F.I.R and have signed the F.I.R by himself, registered the same and have taken up the investigation by himself.
Is the whole proceeding and the investigation is allowed in law? Any suitable judgement of Supreme court of India , if any. I will be glad if you all reply the same. Thank you....

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Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Expert) 18 November 2013
in case of cognizable offence...........Yes?

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Expert) 18 November 2013
As per evidence Act, he cannot be compelled by court to disclose the source

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Expert) 18 November 2013
come with facts of the case if further advise is needed.

Sarvesh Kumar Sharma Advocate (Expert) 18 November 2013
Yes , police officer has a right to do so .

Sarvesh Kumar Sharma Advocate (Expert) 18 November 2013
If any body is not satisfy with investigation can apply to higher authority or high court for transfer the case

Nadeem Qureshi (Expert) 18 November 2013
no, court can not interfare in investigation but if the accused think that the investigation will not be fair & wants to change the IO then file a application in Higher authority of police

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 18 November 2013
Well advised by the experts, nothing more to add.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Expert) 19 November 2013
Mr. sudhir Kumar has rightly advised.

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