VIJAY KUMAR THAKUR vs STATE OF KARNATAKA & ORS.

The Supreme Court, in a Writ Petition under Article 32, directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D.) to conduct an impartial investigation into a murder case, instead of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as initially requested by the petitioner. The Court found the modification reasonable, ensuring the investigation is led by a police officer of the rank of Director General of Police (D.G.P.) and to be completed within six months. The order emphasizes the need for a fair investigation to meet the ends of justice.