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Checking relevance for Samaj Parivartan Samudaya VS State of Karnataka...
Samaj Parivartan Samudaya VS State of Karnataka - 2012 3 Supreme 656 : The scope of further investigation under Section 173(8) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, permits the investigating agency to conduct further investigation even after the filing of a charge-sheet. This is a statutory right, and the officer in charge of the police station must forward a ''''further report'''' to the Magistrate if additional evidence—oral or documentary—is obtained during such investigation. Further investigation is permissible, but reinvestigation without prior permission is prohibited. The primary purpose is to arrive at the truth and ensure real and substantial justice, and the mere delay in trial should not prevent further investigation if it aids in achieving justice. The Magistrate also has powers under Sections 202 and 210 Cr.P.C. to direct or stay proceedings in cases where further investigation is ongoing, reflecting the legislative intent that investigation and trial are not mutually exclusive processes.Checking relevance for Samaj Parivartan Samudaya VS State of Karnataka...
Samaj Parivartan Samudaya VS State of Karnataka - 2012 0 Supreme(SC) 384 : The scope of further investigation under Section 173(8) Cr.P.C. permits the investigating agency to conduct further investigation even after a charge-sheet has been filed, provided new evidence—oral or documentary—is obtained. Such further investigation is a statutory right of the police and does not require prior permission from the Magistrate. The purpose is to arrive at the truth and ensure real and substantial justice. However, reinvestigation without prior permission is prohibited. The Magistrate must stay proceedings if a similar subject matter is under investigation, as per Section 210 Cr.P.C. The Court emphasized that fair and proper investigation is essential, and the Court has a duty to prevent interference by influential persons that could undermine justice.Checking relevance for Yashwant Sinha VS Central Bureau Of Investigation Through its Director...
Yashwant Sinha VS Central Bureau Of Investigation Through its Director - 2019 0 Supreme(SC) 1259 : The scope of further investigation is defined by the role of the Investigating Officer in a cognizable offence, who has wide powers to collect all material, including technical evidence, and submit an appropriate report to the court. The Court emphasized that the restriction on judicial review does not apply to the Investigating Officer, as their duty is to find material through investigation. In cases involving allegations under the Prevention of Corruption Act, the CBI (first respondent) is empowered to conduct investigations using state-of-the-art techniques, with professionalism, independence, and neutrality expected. The investigation must be comprehensive and not limited by the Court’s lack of technical expertise. The process includes gathering evidence to determine whether a cognizable offence was committed, with no requirement for preliminary verification at the FIR registration stage if the information clearly discloses such an offence.Checking relevance for Competition Commission Of India VS Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation...
Competition Commission Of India VS Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation - 2025 0 Supreme(SC) 1759 : The scope of further investigation under the Competition Act, 2002 is defined in Sections 27 and 28. Section 27 states that if the Commission, after considering objections or suggestions from the Central Government, State Government, Statutory Authority, or parties, agrees with the Director General''''s recommendation that there is no contravention, it shall close the matter forthwith. Section 28 provides that if the Commission determines that further investigation is necessary, it may direct the Director General to conduct further investigation, cause further inquiry to be made, or proceed with further inquiry itself in accordance with the provisions of the Act. This establishes the conditions under which a case may be referred back for additional investigation and the authority of the Commission to initiate such action.Checking relevance for Vinay Tyagi VS Irshad Ali @ Deepak...
Vinay Tyagi VS Irshad Ali @ Deepak - 2012 0 Supreme(SC) 903 : The scope of further investigation is determined by the court''''s discretion and is permissible when the Magistrate or higher court finds it necessary to clear doubts or substantiate the charge sheet. Under Section 173(8) of the CrPC, the investigating agency may seek leave from the court to conduct further investigation and file a supplementary report. The court may direct further investigation if it is satisfied that the record is incomplete or requires clarification. The trial court has the power to direct further investigation, while higher courts may direct ''''fresh'''', ''''de novo'''', or ''''reinvestigation'''' in exceptional cases. The court must consider the entire record, including both the original report under Section 173(2) and any supplementary or closure reports, unless a specific order excludes them. The power to order further investigation is not limited to the Magistrate and may be exercised by higher courts under Section 482 of the CrPC or Article 226 of the Constitution, especially when the investigation is found to be unfair, tainted, or in violation of principles of justice. The scope of further investigation is thus not fixed but depends on the facts of the case and the need to ensure a fair and proper investigation that brings out the truth.
