complainant has to choose which particular information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence is to be treated as an FIR.
It will be clear from the language of sub-section (1) of Section 154 Cr.P.C. that every information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence whether given in writing or reduced to writing shall be signed by the person giving it. Hence, the person who gives the information and who has to sign theinformation has to choose which particular information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence is to be treated as an FIR.
Supreme Court of India
Anand Mohan vs State Of Bihar on 10 July, 2012
