R. SARALA vs T.S. VELU AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the involvement of a Public Prosecutor in the investigation process is impermissible and detrimental to the integrity of the criminal justice system. The Court emphasized that the role of the Public Prosecutor begins only after the investigation is completed and the case is presented in court. The Court ruled that the High Court's directive to the investigating officer to consult the Public Prosecutor and amend the charge-sheet was unlawful, thereby quashing the High Court's order and upholding the original investigation findings under Section 304-B and Section 498-A IPC.