The court emphasized the imperative need for fair and impartial conduct of the investigation, without being influenced by any extraneous consideration.

JUDGMENT

Satish Kumar Sharma, J. - This petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C for direction to the respondent to investigate the matter in fair and impartial manner of FIR No.308/2020 registered at Police Station Malpura Gate, District Jaipur City for the offences under Sections 406, 420, 120-B, 467, 468, 471, 384 of IPC.

2. Heard learned counsel for both the sides and perused the material made available on record.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in the impugned FIR fair and effective investigation is not being conducted under the influence of accused persons, therefore appropriate directions should be issued to conduct fair and effective investigation in a time bound manner.

4. Learned Public Prosecutor submits for appropriate directions.

5. Heard. Considered.

6. It is well settled legal proposition as expounded in P. Chidambaram Vs. Directorate of Enforcement, (2019) 9 SCC 24 that the investigation is in the domain of the Investigating Officer and the Courts are not supposed to interfere in the investigation, however, it is imperative on his part to conduct the investigation strictly in accordance with law in fair and impartial manner, without being influenced by any extraneous consideration.

7. Therefore, having regard to the above submissions and keeping in view the material available on record, but without expressing any opinion on merits, the petition is disposed of with the direction to the concerned Superintendent of Police to ensure that investigation in this matter be conducted strictly in accordance with law in fair, impartial and effective manner, and the same be concluded expeditiously preferably within three months.

8. A copy of this order under seal and sign of the Court Master be provided to Public Prosecutor to transmit the same for further compliance.