On March 11, Swapna Suresh registered a complaint against Pillai alleging that he had threatened and intimidated her. Since the alleged offence was non-cognisable, the concerned Station House Officer (SHO) sought permission from a magistrate to register the case and investigate the offence.
The magistrate, without recording prima facie reasons, allowed the crime to be registered and investigated. Aggrieved, Pillai moved the High Court.
Source: Barandbench
