Power of the SFIO to Investigate Offences under the IPC - ...

Companies Law

December 23, 2023

Power of the SFIO to Investigate Offences under the IPC - investigate offences under the Companies Act - If during course of investigation under the present Act, the concerned Investigating Officer comes across commission of offences punishable under the IPC or any other law relating to the transactions being investigated, then the same cannot give rise to distinct proceedings. Such investigation can be carried out under Section 4(1) of the CrPC. If the report which is subsequently filed is to be treated as a police report under Section 173(2) of the CrPC, then the officer is to be considered to be vested with powers of an ‘officer in charge of a police station’. - HC

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Power of the SFIO to Investigate Offences under the IPC - ...

Companies Law

December 23, 2023

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