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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI
Central Bureau of Investigation – Appellant
Versus
Saroj Kumar Das – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. factual background of the case. (Para 2) |
| 2. petitioner's arguments against the lower court's order. (Para 3) |
| 3. court’s analysis regarding further investigation. (Para 4 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15) |
| 4. ratio decidendi of the case. (Para 18) |
| 5. final conclusion and order of the court. (Para 19 , 20 , 21 , 22) |
JUDGMENT
Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi, J.
1. In this Criminal Miscellaneous Petition the Petitioner/CBI seeks a direction from this Court to set aside the order dated 30.11.2024 passed by the learned Spl. Judge (PC Act) CBI-01), Bhubaneswar releasing the seized articles on zimanama and to direct that the mobile phones, laptop, gold items and documents remain in official custody pending completion of further investigation.
I. FACTUAL MATRIX OF THE CASE:
2. The facts of the case are as follows:
(i) The present CRLMC/482 petition (corresponding to S. 528 BNSS) challenges the order dated 30.11.2024 passed by the Ld. Spl. Judge, CBI-01, Bhubaneswar in Case No. 09/22 (RC 216 2022 A0009) directing release of seized articles on zimanama.
(ii) The RC was registered on 03.08.2022 on source information alleging a bribery-conspiracy involving Saroj Kumar Das (CME, Para
The court reaffirmed the principle that further investigation remains permissible post charge-sheet, emphasizing the discretion of courts regarding interim custody of seized property to prevent undue....
The court emphasized the necessity of proper documentation and handling of seized properties, particularly electronic items, to prevent loss of evidence and ensure justice.
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