The Economic Times

Register FIR in cases of missing persons immediately, irrespective of age or gender: SC

The Supreme Court clarified its order on FIRs for missing persons. This directive now applies to every individual, irrespective of age or gender. States wrongly assumed the order only covered children, which the court deemed mala fide. Non-compliance will lead to contempt notices against Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police. The court emphasised immediate FIR registration for all missing persons without preliminary inquiry.