In the matter of cognizable offences against women and children, not regisering FIR is a punishable offence

Allahabad High Court

Razeena Vs State of UP

2014(40) R. C. R. (Crl) 431

"IPC 1860 Sec. 166 A   - Registration of FIR - In the matter of cognizable offences against women and children, not registering FIR is a punishable offence under 166-A Indian Penal Code and if any police employee / officer is found guilty, proceedings in accordance with law shall be initiated" (Para 9 & 10)