'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 recently said that “further investigation” in terms of Section 173(8) of CrPC can be done only the basis of discovery of fresh material by the Investigating Officer.It therefore set aside a Magistrate Court order directing an IO to further investigate a criminal misappropriation case against a Junior Manager of APDCL, after a final report was submitted in the case,...