Omission To Name Some Accused In FIR Is A Relevant Fact Under Section 11 Evidence Act : SC

The Supreme Court held that omitting an accused's name in an FIR is relevant under Section 11 of the Indian Evidence Act.

The case involved a delayed FIR and inconsistent witness statements, leading to the accused’s acquittal.

The Court ruled that the omission raised doubts about the prosecution’s credibility. It upheld the High Court’s decision, citing a lack of independent verification of the weapon discovery.

The ruling also discussed FIR’s evidentiary value, introducing new BNSS provisions like Zero FIR, electronic FIRs, and preliminary investigations for cases with three to seven years’ punishment.