D.Venkatasubramaniam & Ors vs M.K.Mohan Krishnamachari & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court cannot interfere with the statutory power of police to investigate cognizable offences under the Code of Criminal Procedure, specifically referencing Sections 154 and 156. The Court reiterated that the judiciary and police functions are complementary, and the inherent jurisdiction of the Court under Section 482 should not encroach upon the statutory rights of the police. The judgment emphasized that such interference is only permissible when a charge is preferred before the Court, thus upholding the integrity of police investigations.