#re-investigation

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that an acquittal cannot be set aside on the basis of a new investigation report, reaffirming the double-jeopardy protection of Section 300 CrPC and limiting the court’s inherent jurisdiction under Section 482. This safeguards accused persons from being retried after a lawful acquittal.

Kerala High Court holds that re-investigation after cognizance is legally invalid; prosecution cannot be quashed under Section 482 CrPC on basis of police orders.