Supreme Court of India · 2011-07-29
T.C.Thangaraj vs V.Engammal & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2011 SUPREME COURT 3010
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- T.C.Thangaraj
- Respondent
- V.Engammal & Ors
- Author
- A. K. Patnaik
- Bench
- R.V. Raveendran, A.K. Patnaik
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court's order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate Crime No. 14 of 2006, which involved allegations of cheating against a police officer and others under Sections 409, 420, and 471 IPC. The Court emphasized the necessity of a fair investigation due to the involvement of police personnel, thereby ensuring accountability and justice for the complainant. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to transfer the investigation to the CBI.