NARESH KAVARCHAND KHATRI vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the High Court to transfer an investigation from one police station to another under Section 156 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Court held that the High Court's power to interfere with an investigation is limited and must be exercised with caution, emphasizing that the police have statutory authority to direct such transfers. The Court found that the High Court's order lacked jurisdiction as it did not consider the informant's position and did not provide adequate reasoning for the transfer, leading to the conclusion that the order was invalid.