Summary:
The order would be applicable in every case where the investigation was underway after the registration of FIR. Justice Manoj Bajaj also quashed instructions dated May 4 2017 which empowered police officers to carryout fresh inquiries on commission of offences. Describing such inquiries as sheer and blatant interference with the process of justice Justice Bajaj said it could not stand the test of justification. In all Justice Bajaj issued seven commandments on criminal investigation. Justice Bajaj added the investigation would be conducted by the investigating officer strictly in accordance with the provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure..