CID Investigation Valid Despite SFIO Probe; Section 212(2) of Companies Act Allows Multiple Agency Investigations.

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....Validity of Investigation proceedings against the Employee by CID - Investigation was already being conducted by the SFIO - A specific procedure has been laid down under the Companies Act, 2013, for launching prosecution under the Act and how the investigation is to be carried out and SFIO has no role and scope to enquire into the offences committed by an individual under the Company. - There appears no illegality in registering the case by the CID and the provision under Section 212 (2) of the Companies Act, 2013 (which has already been mentioned above) has not denuded the investigation carried by any other agency, apart from SFIO. - HC....