Criminal Trial–Second FIR–Registration of–Permissibility–Governing principles-
1. When the second FIR is a counter-complaint or presents a rival version of a set of facts, in reference to which an earlier FIR already stands registered.
2. When the ambit of the two FIRs is different, even though they may arise from the same set of circumstances.
3. When the investigation and/or other avenues reveal the earlier FIR or set of facts to be part of a larger conspiracy.
4. When investigation and/or person related to the incident bring to the light hitherto unknown facts or circumstances.
5. Where the incident is separate; offences are similar or different.
