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Basir Ansari v. the State of Jharkhand

Jharkhand HC2 Feb 2023W.P.(Cr.)/481/2021

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This writ application sought direction for an investigation considering the father's alibi defense. The court dispensed the matter pending further investigation and directed the Superintendent of Police to ensure fair investigation including review of submitted materials.

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Direction to Respondent No.3 to ensure fair and impartial investigation into Kunda P.S. Case No.145 of 2020 considering submitted documents and representations.

Basir Ansari Vs the State of Jharkhand — Writ and Judicial Review | Jharkhand HC (2023)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W. P. (Cr.) No. 481 of 2021

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Basir Ansari … … Petitioner

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Versus

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1.The State of Jharkhand

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2.DIG, Santhal Pragana Area, Dumka

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3.Superintendent of Police, Deoghar

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4.Police Station Incharge, Kunda Police Station, Kunda, Deoghar

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5.Investigating Officer, Kunda Police Station, Kunda, Deoghar … … Respondents

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CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY

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For the Petitioner : Mr. Sanjeev Thakur, Advocate For the Respondents : Mr. Gautam Rakesh, A.P.P. For the Informant : Mr. Sabyasanchi, Advocate

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6/02.02.2023 Heard Mr. Sanjeev Thakur, learned counsel appearing for the appellant, Mr. Gautam Rakesh learned A.P.P. appearing for the State and Mr. Sabyasanchi, learned counsel for the informant.

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This writ application has been preferred by the petitioner for a direction upon the concerned respondents to investigate into Kunda P. S. Case No. 145 of 2020 in the light of the directions given by the respondent no. 2 on the basis of the representation preferred by the father of the petitioner primarily on the ground of alibi based on various documents as well as CCTV footage.

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Mr. Gautam Rakesh, learned A.P.P. for the State vide order dated 09.05.2022 was directed to file supplementary affidavit. Today, on instruction he submits that the investigation is still going on and is likely to be completed shortly.

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In view of the limited prayer made by the petitioner in this writ application and the fact that further investigation is already in progress in view of what has been stated by the learned A.P.P., this writ application stands disposed of with a direction to the respondent no. 3 to ensure that a fair and impartial investigation is carried out in Kunda P. S. Case No. 145 of 2020 by also taking into consideration the

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representations along with the materials which have been submitted by the father as well as the wife of the petitioner as well as the documents and other materials, if any submitted by them.

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This writ application stands disposed of.

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(Rongon Mukhopadhyay, J)

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Basir Ansari v. the State of Jharkhand

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