P. Manikandan vs Central Bureau Of Investigation
Judges (2)
Case Significance
P. Manikandan vs Central Bureau Of Investigation is a Supreme Court of India decision dated December 19, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-1007). The appellant, acquitted of kidnapping and murder of a 4-year-old child by the Trial Court, was subjected to reinvestigation by CBI after the High Court directed a fresh investigation, leading to a second chargesheet and conviction. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant, holding that the reinvestigation, second chargesheet and trial violated the protection against double jeopardy under Article 20(2) of the Constitution. The bench comprised Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Sanjay Karol. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sanjay Karol.
Summary
The appellant, acquitted of kidnapping and murder of a 4-year-old child by the Trial Court, was subjected to reinvestigation by CBI after the High Court directed a fresh investigation, leading to a second chargesheet and conviction. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and acquitted the appellant, holding that the reinvestigation, second chargesheet and trial violated the protection against double jeopardy under Article 20(2) of the Constitution.
What was the outcome of P. Manikandan vs Central Bureau Of Investigation?
The appellant, acquitted of kidnapping and murder of a 4-year-old child by the Trial Court, was subjected to reinvestigation by CBI after the High Court directed a fresh investigation, leading to a se...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-1007)