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Delhi Police says no cognizable offence in FIR against Chief Minister, hearing set for Oct 29
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 10:46 PM
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Delhi Police filed a status report in Rouj Avenue Court stating that the FIR against the Chief Minister does not constitute a cognizable offence, with the next hearing scheduled for October 29.
On Thursday, Delhi Police submitted a status report to the Rouj Avenue Court concerning a complaint that sought registration of an FIR against the Delhi Chief Minister. The report concluded that the allegations do not meet the legal threshold of a cognizable offence under Indian law.
The police noted that the complaint lacks any specific provision that would qualify it as a cognizable crime, and therefore no further police investigation is warranted at this stage. The matter is slated to return to the court for a hearing on October 29.
Legal experts point out that a cognizable offence permits police to arrest without a warrant; the police assessment therefore means the case will remain under the magistrate's jurisdiction unless new evidence emerges. While political observers have noted the development, the report itself contains no commentary on the merits of the complaint.
The filing follows standard procedure whereby police must present a status report after a magistrate orders an inquiry, leaving the final decision on any further action to the court.
The police noted that the complaint lacks any specific provision that would qualify it as a cognizable crime, and therefore no further police investigation is warranted at this stage. The matter is slated to return to the court for a hearing on October 29.
Legal experts point out that a cognizable offence permits police to arrest without a warrant; the police assessment therefore means the case will remain under the magistrate's jurisdiction unless new evidence emerges. While political observers have noted the development, the report itself contains no commentary on the merits of the complaint.
The filing follows standard procedure whereby police must present a status report after a magistrate orders an inquiry, leaving the final decision on any further action to the court.