ORDER : VIJAY KUMAR VYAS, J. 1. Learned counsel for petitioner submitted that the impugned FIR No. 350/2016 has been concocted and based on fabricated facts, continuance of proceedings on basis of such FIR will be an abuse of process of Court. The footage available in CCTV cameras installed on the outer walls of house of Harshita and outer walls of neighbouring Bank reveals that at about 6.00 am Harshita was taken away by Police. On the contrary, as per FIR, secret information about transporting some contraband was received by Police at 6.40 am and it has been stated that Harshita and Rajat Mourya were intercepted at about 7.50 am and on search the contraband narcotic substance 'Charas' was found in their possession. 2. Learned counsel for petitioner further submitted that in view of allegations against police officials the matter should not be allowed to be investigated by present IO. It should be entrusted for investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). In support he has cited 2010 Cr.L.R. (SC) 202 Rubabbuddin Sheikh v. State of Gujarat & Ors., 2010 Cr.L.R. (SC) 221 State of West Bengal & Ors. v. Committee for Protection of Democratic Rights, West Bengal & Ors. 3. Per contra, learned Public Prosecutor has vehemently opposed the petition and submitted that there is nothing on record to substantiate the issues raised by the petitioner. 4. I have given thoughtful consideration to the rival submissions and gone through all the material available on record. 5. So far, main prayer of quashing the FIR is concerned, after going through the case diary, I do not find any reason to construe by any stretch of imagination that continuance of proceedings on the basis of such FIR will be an abuse of process of Court. 6. Investigating Officer is present and case diary is also available. On perusal and hearing, it reveals that on receipt of a secret information from informer by Sh. Ratan Singh SHO the contraband was seized. Hard copies of footage of CCTV cameras have been placed on record of Court file by the petitioners.
6. Investigating Officer is present and case diary is also available. On perusal and hearing, it reveals that on receipt of a secret information from informer by Sh. Ratan Singh SHO the contraband was seized. Hard copies of footage of CCTV cameras have been placed on record of Court file by the petitioners. After going through them and considering all other relevant aspects, facts and circumstance as mentioned in case diary, without making any comments on the merits and demerits or propriety of investigation, it deems appropriate that the investigation should immediately be taken away from the present Investigation Officer and the same should be entrusted to some superior responsible officer. 7. I have gone through the cited judgment Rubabuddin's (supra). It was pertaining to alleged fake encounter conducted by Anti Terrorism Squad of the State Police headed by Police Officer of the Rank of Inspector General. In the instant matter, the investigation is being conducted by SHO and allegations are against SHO. Therefore, there is no need to distrust whole of the State Police. It is not a case which requires investigation by some Central Police agency. I am quite aware that unfettered Power of entrusting an investigation to Central Bureau of Investigation vests in the High Court and consent of State Government is not an impediment in exercise of such power. In the case of State of West Bengal and another (supra) the same has been declared by the Apex Court. 8. Therefore, the criminal writ petition is partially allowed. Directed General of Police is directed to withdraw the investigation in FIR No. 350/2016 Police Station Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur immediately and entrust the same to a senior officer of CID/CB Branch of the State Police. Further, Head of the CID/CB Branch will personally monitor and supervise the investigation. During investigation representation/documents etc. if any, submitted by the accused side, the same should also be dealt with, considered and properly investigated. 9. Rest of the prayers are rejected.