Shrikant Ojha v. State of U.P.
Supreme Court of India2026 INSC 482Bench: Justice Abhay S. Oka, Justice R. Mahadevan
So long as cognizance of offence is not taken, writ to quash FIR/chargesheet can be issued under Article 226. Once judicial order of taking cognizance intervenes, power under Article 226 is not available; inherent power under Section 528 BNSS can be invoked.