Delhi High Court Deprecates Investigating Officer Appearing Without Case Diaries, Grants Bail In Murder Case

The Delhi High Court has deprecated an Investigating Officer (IO) for appearing without case diaries and granted bail in a murder case. Justice Girish Kathpalia strongly criticized the IO's conduct, stating that appearing without the original police file or case diaries in a serious matter like a murder case is unacceptable, as the case diary is the authentication of the investigation. This highlights the court's insistence on proper procedural adherence and the availability of essential documents by the police during court proceedings.