In which of the following judgments, the Hon'ble Supreme Court has laid down that the competent Magistrate can direct the Police to conduct thorough and fair Investigation into an FIR:
Verified Answer
A. Hasan Bhai Wali Bhai Qureshi v. State of Gujarat; AIR 2004 SC 2078
B. Sakiri Vasu v. State of U.P.; AIR 2008 SC 907
C. Rashmi Behl v. State of U.P. & Ors.; AIR 2015 SC 776
D. Aziza Begum v. State of Maharashtra; 2012 (2) SCC (Cri.) 61
Explanation:
In Sakiri Vasu v. State of U.P., the Supreme Court extensively discussed the powers of a Magistrate under Section 156(3) of the Cr.P.C. and held that a competent Magistrate has wide powers to direct the police to conduct a thorough and fair investigation into an FIR, including further investigation, to ensure justice.