Further Investigation
‘Mere allegation that prosecutrix may be a member of gang of honey trapping, not sufficient to direct further investigation u/s 173(8) CrPC’; Delhi HC imposes Rs 20,000 costs
“The objective for ‘further investigation’ is to find the truth and bring evidence on record for ensuring substantial justice. However, this right does not extend to mere ‘reinvestigation’ or ‘fresh investigation’ to be started ab initio.”
SFIO not barred from investigating offences under IPC and conducting ‘further investigation’ after filing of investigation report: Delhi High Court
“If power is given to the Special Court under Section 436(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 (‘the Act’) to try offences other than those under the Act, then SFIO’s power to investigate into such offences cannot be restricted.”
Further Investigation permissible even after the final report laid before the Magistrate has been accepted: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court made clear that further investigation cannot be put at par with prosecution and punishment and hence, the principle of double jeopardy would not apply.
Ker HC | Further investigation ordered as prior investigation not proper by IO
Kerala High Court: A Bench comprising of K. Abraham Mathew, J. allowed further investigation to the petitioner as the prior investigation was