RASIKLAL DALPATRAM THAKKAR vs STATE OF GUJARAT .

The Supreme Court held that under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C., the Investigating Agency is mandated to investigate complaints without determining jurisdiction, as this is the prerogative of the courts. The Court affirmed the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's directive for further investigation despite the appellant's claim that the alleged offence occurred outside Ahmedabad's jurisdiction. The Court emphasized that the Investigating Agency must report on the investigation's outcome, irrespective of territorial limitations, thereby upholding the Magistrate's order and dismissing the appellant's challenge.