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2022 (8) TMI 1422 - SC - Indian LawsSeeking grant of Anticipatory Bail - grant of interim relief and staying the further proceedings of respective criminal inquiry cases against the respondents – accused - HELD THAT:- It appears that the learned Single Judge seems to be of the opinion that after giving reasons, the High Court can grant an interim stay of further investigation in a petition seeking quashing of the criminal complaint filed under Article 226 of the Constitution read with Section 482 Cr.P.C. The High Court has not properly appreciated the principles and the law laid down by this Court in the case of M/s. Neeharika Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. [2021 (4) TMI 1244 - SUPREME COURT]. What is emphasized by this Court in the case of M/s. Neeharika Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. is that grant of any stay of investigation and/or any interim relief while exercising powers under Section 482 Cr.P.C. would be only in the rarest of rare cases. This Court has also emphasized the right of the Investigating Officer to investigate the criminal proceedings. There shall not be any interim relief during the pendency of the aforesaid special criminal applications. The Investigating Officer is directed to complete the investigation at the earliest and preferably within a period of three months from today and file appropriate report/charge sheet before the concerned Criminal Court having jurisdiction. Appeals are Allowed.
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