Supreme Court of India · 2008-05-13
Ramachandran vs R. Udhayakumar & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2008 SUPREME COURT 3102
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ramachandran
- Respondent
- R. Udhayakumar & Ors
- Author
- Arijit Pasayat
- Bench
- Arijit Pasayat, P. Sathasivam
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed an appeal against the Madras High Court's order under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which directed the re-investigation of a murder case by the CBI. The Court emphasized the necessity of a fair investigation and upheld the High Court's decision to transfer the case to the CBCID for a competent investigation, thereby ensuring justice. The Court affirmed the High Court's order, reinforcing the importance of thorough and unbiased inquiry in serious criminal matters.