Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 – Section 173(3) read with Section 158 does not permit the Secretary (Home) to order for further investigation / reinvestigation by another agency, other than the officer in charge of the concerned Police Station and/or his superior officer.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH BOHATIE DEVI (DEAD) THROUGH LR — Appellant Vs. THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : M.R. Shah and C.T.…