Courts Cannot Supervise Police Investigations Or Order Arrests: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that it cannot supervise police investigations under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution. The court emphasized that its jurisdiction is limited to directing authorities to follow the law, rather than managing the details of investigative processes. This decision reinforces the principle that judicial oversight does not extend to direct supervision of police actions, aiming to prevent excessive interference with law enforcement duties. The court’s role is to ensure that legal and constitutional principles are upheld without encroaching on the operational aspects of police investigations.