An application for change of investigation was filed well before the Magistrate agreeing with the case cancellation report, it is trite that police can validly take up such application for consideration and if reach to the conclusion that there are grounds for change of investigation, senior police officer can direct the concerned investigator to seek permission from the concerned Magistrate to reinvestigate the matter, then Magistrate can pass appropriate order.

2024 LHC 3190 – 2024 MLD 1796