Smt Manohari Devi And Ors vs State Of Raj And Anr on 1 August, 2019
Laxma & Ors. vs. Jagdish & Anr." (supra).
Magistrate had recorded the statement of the complainant and his
witnesses under Section 200 & 202 Cr.P.C. It was held by
Rajasthan High Court that Magistrate cannot direct the Police to
investigate under Section 156(3) Cr.P.C. Magistrate in this case
has not adhered to the two procedures and after recording
statement of complainant and his witnesses had issued directions
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to the Investigating Officer to investigate and submit report to the
Court. Such procedure is contrary to law.