KISHAN LAL vs DHARMENDRA BAFNA

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of a Magistrate under sub-section (8) of Section 173 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, regarding the authority to direct reinvestigation of a case. The Court held that the Magistrate has the power to order further investigation if there are lapses in the initial investigation, thereby reinforcing the principle that the pursuit of justice may necessitate additional inquiries. The appeal was allowed, affirming the High Court's direction for the appellant to file a petition for further investigation.