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Crime
Calcutta High Court orders CBI to take over evidence destruction case from state police
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🗓 02 Oct 2026, 06:38 AM
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The Calcutta High Court has transferred a case involving alleged evidence destruction to the Central Bureau of Investigation, removing it from the jurisdiction of West Bengal police.
The Calcutta High Court issued an order directing that the investigation into alleged destruction of evidence be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The decision removes the case from the purview of the West Bengal state police and places it under the central agency's jurisdiction.
The court's directive underscores the seriousness with which the judiciary views any tampering of evidence, especially when it may affect the integrity of ongoing investigations. By assigning the matter to the CBI, the bench aims to ensure an impartial and thorough probe.
Legal experts note that such transfers are not uncommon when there are concerns about the handling of critical evidence by local authorities. The CBI is now tasked with examining the facts, collecting any remaining material, and determining whether any wrongdoing occurred during the alleged destruction.
The court's directive underscores the seriousness with which the judiciary views any tampering of evidence, especially when it may affect the integrity of ongoing investigations. By assigning the matter to the CBI, the bench aims to ensure an impartial and thorough probe.
Legal experts note that such transfers are not uncommon when there are concerns about the handling of critical evidence by local authorities. The CBI is now tasked with examining the facts, collecting any remaining material, and determining whether any wrongdoing occurred during the alleged destruction.