Supreme Court of India
Royden Harold Buthello & Anr. v. State of Chhattisgarh & Ors.
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Judgment, page 10
From the headnote
Criminal Law – Investigation by CBI – When cannot be directed – Appellant no.1 accused of indulging in sale of psychotropic NDPS substance – It is the case of the appellant no.1 that while he was travelling with regard to his business, he was illegally abducted, detained and a case under NDPS was foisted on him – Appellant no.1 and his father-appellant no.2 filed writ petition before High Court inter alia seeking direction to transfer the investigation to the CBI, which was declined – Revision petition filed by the appellant against order framing charges was also dismissed – On appeal, held…
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