In Brief
The Supreme Court examined whether the High Court could interdict a criminal investigation at the FIR stage based on Section 482 CrPC. The High Court had halted investigation into an FIR registered after procedural delays, citing doubts about its validity. The Supreme Court held that courts cannot interdict investigations unless tainted by clear malafides or go into disputed factual questions. It emphasised that investigations must proceed fully in accordance with law. The Court set aside the High Court's order and directed completion of investigation within 60 days, allowing legal consequences to follow.
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