STATE OF A.P.THR.I.G.NATIONAL INV.AGENCY vs MD.HUSSAIN @ SALEEM

The Supreme Court ruled that the provisions of Section 21 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 necessitate that matters concerning the NIA must be heard by a Division Bench of the High Court rather than a Single Judge. The Court set aside the orders of the Andhra Pradesh and Bombay High Courts, restoring the proceedings to be heard by the appropriate benches. This decision emphasizes the statutory requirement for a Division Bench under Section 21(2) of the NIA Act, ensuring proper judicial process in serious criminal matters.