Smt Revamma v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution by Smt Revamma seeking transfer of the investigation into her brother's death to the CBI (respondents include State of Karnataka Home Department, DG&IGP, DGP CID, SP Ramanagara and SHO Ijoor Police Station); petitioner alleged improper investigation and sought change of Investigating Officer; final report already filed, so relief held incapable of being considered; liberty reserved to challenge the final report; petition disposed. Single judge: Suraj Govindaraj. Keywords: CBI investigation, transfer of investigation, change of IO, final report, GM-Police, Karnataka HC.
What did the court decide?
No substantive relief granted; liberty reserved to the petitioner to challenge the final report filed. ¶36