Pramod Kumar vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh
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Case Significance
Pramod Kumar vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh is a Supreme Court of India decision dated February 4, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-120). The appeal concerned whether police can conduct further investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC after submitting a final report without obtaining leave of the Magistrate. The Supreme Court held that further investigation requires the leave of the Magistrate, set aside the High Court's order, and quashed the orders directing further investigation. The bench comprised Justices Rajesh Bindal and Vijay Bishnoi. The judgment was delivered by Justice Vijay Bishnoi.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 9 case citations.
Summary
The appeal concerned whether police can conduct further investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC after submitting a final report without obtaining leave of the Magistrate. The Supreme Court held that further investigation requires the leave of the Magistrate, set aside the High Court's order, and quashed the orders directing further investigation.
What was the outcome of Pramod Kumar vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh?
The appeal concerned whether police can conduct further investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC after submitting a final report without obtaining leave of the Magistrate. The Supreme Court held that f...
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Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-120)