Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 166(A)–Cognizance for the offence against the investigation Officer of case–Justification–Though the Magistrate has power to take into account the statement of witnesses which have been recorded during investigation and he can arrive to a different opinion to that of the Investigation Officer and conclusion can be drawn independently on the basis of investigation report, however, there is no provision to take the cognizance against the I.O. at this stage–Ingredients of offence u/s. 166(A) are found absent as no order of Court was disobeyed–Impugned order is liable to be quashed and set aside.
