RAMESHBHAI PANDURAO HEDAU vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court held that the Metropolitan Magistrate erred in not directing an investigation under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. for the serious allegations made by the Appellant regarding the death of his brother, Kamleshbhai. The Court emphasized that an inquiry under Section 202 Cr.P.C. was inappropriate given the gravity of the case, which involved potential offences under Sections 302 and 120-B IPC. Consequently, the Court set aside the orders of the Magistrate and the High Court, directing that a proper investigation be conducted by higher police officials.