In Brief
The petitioner sought a writ remedy regarding her daughter's custody and filed allegations against a jail officer (Respondent No.3). After the Police filed a closure report, the Supreme Court held that an effective investigation must fully consider the accused officer's counter-allegations before the closure report can be deemed complete. The Court directed that the Magistrate must issue notice to the petitioner and allow response before deciding the closure report, and that Police must investigate all material assertions in the counter-affidavit before submission. The petition was disposed accordingly."
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