In Brief
A mother petitioned the Supreme Court under Article 32 to transfer investigation into her daughter's death from Delhi Police to the CBI. The daughter died under mysterious circumstances in 2015, with medical evidence suggesting possible homicidal assault rather than accident. The petitioner alleged the investigation was improper, material evidence had been destroyed, and the police were treating it as an accident. While the Court found no fault with Delhi Police's investigation, it recognised that the CBI possesses superior investigative capabilities and greater public confidence. The petition was allowed, and the CBI was directed to independently investigate the crime and file a status report within three months.
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