STATE OF WEST BENGAL & ORS. ETC. vs SAMPAT LAL & ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's appointment of a special officer to investigate the suspicious deaths of two boys violated principles of natural justice as the State Police were not given an opportunity to respond. The Court emphasized that judicial interference in ongoing police investigations is inappropriate unless there is a clear breach of duty. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, reaffirming that the police have the primary jurisdiction over investigations unless justified otherwise under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.