Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 173(8) [Corresponding Sec. 193(9) of BNSS, 2023]–Whether the Superintendent of Police can issue an order for conducting further investigation prior to submission of report u/s. 173 Cr.P.C. before the concerned Court ?–Held, yes–A Superior Police Officer has the authority to direct further investigation in the matter if any evidence is available on the record prior to the stage of submission of charge-sheet against the accused person whose involvement stands established prima facie.
