The Court found that Kokate’s petition only contained a narration of allegations, without enough material to substantiate them.
Additionally, the Court stated that it could permit the transfer of an investigation to the CBI only in exceptional cases. No such circumstance was found in this case.
“In very exceptional circumstances or cases, the Court while exercising jurisdiction under Article 226 can transfer investigation to CBI. However, before passing such an order, this Court needs to be satisfied of circumstances which exist warranting transfer of investigation of CBI. Such transfer of investigation of offences are normally permissible in case the reported offence has interstate or all India repercussions. In the entire petition, nothing has been brought to our notice to persuade us to transfer investigation to CBI,” the Court recorded in the order passed today.
Source: Barandbench
