RAMACHANDRAN vs R. UDHAYAKUMAR .

The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court's order transferring the investigation of Crime No.39/2004 to the C.B.C.I.D. for re-investigation under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The Court emphasized the necessity of a fresh investigation due to the lack of progress and potential collusion by the local police, thereby ensuring justice in a case involving serious charges under Sections 147, 148, 302, 307, and 324 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The Court affirmed the High Court's directive for the C.B.C.I.D. to file a final report within three months of receiving the case records.