Whether magistrate can direct investigation by CBI?

 As the present discussion is restricted to the question whether a magistrate can direct the CBI to conduct investigation in exercise of his powers under Section 156(3) of the Code it is unnecessary for us to travel beyond the scope of that issue. We, therefore, reiterate that the magisterial power cannot be stretched under the said sub-section beyond directing the officer in charge of a police station to conduct the investigation.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

Appeal (crl.) 1163-66 of 1998, 
Decided On: 19.01.2001

 Central Bureau of Investigation through S.P., Jaipur vs.  State of Rajasthan and Ors.

Hon'ble Judges/Coram: 
K.T. Thomas and Mr. R.P. Sethi
Citation: Citation : (2001 )3SCC 333

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