https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=470145 The rule against investigation by the complainant applies prospectively and does not require discharge where the prosecution commenced before that rule took effect. An informant acting as Investigating Officer may remain relevant to the assessment of evidence at trial, but does not by itself invalidate the prosecution at the charge-framing stage. Under Sections 227 and 228 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, courts may sift the prosecution material only to identify a prima facie case or grave suspicion. They cannot conduct a roving inquiry, assess defences or witness conduct, or hold a mini-trial. Where the record discloses sufficient material, charges must proceed to trial. en-us Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:58:18 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=470145 The rule against investigation by the complainant applies prospectively and does not require discharge where the prosecution commenced before that rule took effect. An informant acting as Investigating Officer may remain relevant to the assessment of evidence at trial, but does not by itself invalidate the prosecution at the charge-framing stage. Under Sections 227 and 228 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, courts may sift the prosecution material only to identify a prima facie case or grave suspicion. They cannot conduct a roving inquiry, assess defences or witness conduct, or hold a mini-trial. Where the record discloses sufficient material, charges must proceed to trial. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=470145