Shocked over 79k pending FIRs; HC seeks action plan from Punjab DGP
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, January 18, 2025: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has expressed shock at the overwhelming number of 79,000 FIRs that remain unresolved despite the expiration of the statutory period.
Consequently, the court has directed the Punjab Director General of Police to present an Action Plan within two weeks.
"State is called upon to submit an Action Plan within a period of two weeks, which shall depict the date of FIR, the time prescribed under the Court for the completion of investigation and the proposed time frame to conclude the same. The said information shall be furnished by way of an Affidavit of Director General of Police, Punjab," stated Justice Sandeep Moudgil as quoted by Live Law.
These observations were made while hearing an application filed by one Saraj, seeking revival of his main petition.
This petition was dismissed in September 2024, based on the assurance provided by the Punjab Government to finalize the investigation related to an attempt to murder FIR lodged at the Sadar Ferozepur police station within a one-month timeframe.