DGP Lacks Authority to Order Further Investigation, Especially by Transferring Probe Between Agencies: Madras High Court

In a recent judgment, Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan of the Madras High Court delivered a significant ruling in the case of S Lakshmipathy v The State and Others (Crl.O.P.No.7122 of 2023 & Rev.Apln.No.59 of 2023), shedding light on the powers of the court, investigating agencies, and the nuances of further investigation under Section 173(8) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C). Background: The case revolves around an incident reported in Crime No.98…