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Supreme Court of India 2017-08-10 allowed

Shafin Jahans vs Asokan K.M. & Ors

Bench: 2 — <UNKNOWN>, <UNKNOWN>

In Brief

The Supreme Court granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) permission to conduct an investigation under Section 6 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, to assist the Court in a pending matter. The petitioner opposed the application, but the Court approved it to ensure neutral and independent examination of the case. The Court directed the Kerala State Police to share all investigation materials and provide full cooperation to the NIA. A copy of the order was sent to the Director General of Police in Trivandrum to facilitate coordination.

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