As per case facts, deceased Vijay Gadve died suspiciously. An initial AD inquiry by applicant Dnyaneshwar Dhawale, a Police Officer, was deemed inadequate as crucial evidence like the rope used ... in hanging was not collected. The deceased's mother filed a Writ Petition, leading to a High Court order directing the registration of an FIR against suspects, including the applicant, for allegedly destroying evidence and attempting to create false evidence. The applicant filed the present application in the High Court to quash this FIR. The central legal question for the High Court was whether a prima-facie case for offences under Sections 166, 166A, and 167 IPC was made out against the applicant for failing to conduct a fair investigation. Finally, the High Court, referencing Apex Court judgments, rejected the application. It found sufficient material to infer that the Police Station Officer sided with suspects, ignored material evidence, and tried to change circumstances, thus establishing a prima-facie case for trial under Section 166 IPC, emphasizing the duty of police officers to uphold the law.