Further Investigation' U/S 173(8) CrPC Is Done Only On Basis Of Discovery Of Fresh Material By Investigating Officer: Gauhati High Court

The Gauhati High Court overturned an order by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) calling for a further investigation into allegations against a Junior Manager at the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL). The court held that the CJM’s order was unjustified as the initial investigation report had cleared the accused of wrongdoing. The ruling emphasizes that additional investigations cannot be ordered arbitrarily, especially when there is no prima facie evidence against the accused.