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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
Sandeep Kumar
Rana Rahul Ranjan, son of Ashok Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Bihar through the Chief Secretary – Respondent
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JUDGMENT :
Sandeep Kumar, J.
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, learned counsel for the State and learned counsel for the Central Bureau of Investigation (C.B.I.).
2. In this case, the petitioner has prayed for the following reliefs: -
“(i) To issue an appropriate writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus commanding the Respondents to conduct proper, fair, impartial and speedy investigation in a time bound manner following the due process of law in Sasaram Town Model Police Station Case No.1040 of 2024, registered for the commission of offences punishable under sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 103(1), 351(2)/3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and section 27 of the Arms Act.
(ii) To direct the C.I.D. to take evidence from the eye witnesses immediately and to arrest the accused police officer and his bodyguard as there is a specific allegation of murder against them.
(iii) To direct the learned C
The necessity for a C.B.I. investigation arises in cases where police personnel are accused, ensuring fairness and public confidence in the judicial process.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the court's duty to ensure fair investigation and prosecution, as well as the power of the Constitutional Court to direct re-investigation in excep....
The judgment emphasizes the constitutional right to a fair and just investigation, the duty of the police to act according to law, and the need for a balanced approach between individual rights and s....
The court established that systemic biases in law enforcement and procedural violations necessitate independent investigations to uphold the rights of marginalized communities.
The accused has no right to dictate the investigating agency or method of investigation, and the plea of alibi must be substantiated with cogent evidence.
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