Supreme Court of India

Sujal Vishwas Attavar v. The State of Maharashtra

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Reported as [2026] 5 S.C.R. 273
Bench Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih JJ.
Decided 4 May 2026

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Issue for Consideration Whether u/Art.226 of the Constitution of India a direction could be given to State Authorities to register an FIR without the applicant first having taken recourse to the alternative remedies provided in law. Headnotes† Constitution of India – Art.226 – Extraordinary jurisdiction under, cannot be invoked seeking directions for registration of FIR when alternative statutory remedies are available – Complainant Company filed complaints before the Deputy Superintendent of Land Records Office alleging forgery, impersonation and fraud by accused persons including the

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