National Investigating Agency Act, 2008 – s.6(5) – Exercise of Jurisdiction u/s. 6(5) – Six FIRs were registered between 30.03.2023 to 03.04.2023 in relation to different incidents – Acting on a Public Interest Litigation, High Court by its order held that the allegations implicate offences punishable under the Explosive Substances Act, and held that the entire investigation should be transferred to the National Investigation Agency with a direction to the Central Government to exercise their power u/s 6(5) Act of 2008 – Central Government issued notification in exercise of its power u/s. 6(5) – Pursuant thereto, Six FIRs registered on 10.05.2023 and cognizance taken by Special Court – On appeal, held: The NIA has exercised its jurisdiction specifically with reference to its powers under Section 6(5) – The precise contours of the investigation which should be carried out by the NIA cannot be anticipated or restricted at present stage – Cognizance also taken by NIA Court – The judgment of High Court affirmed – SLP disposed of.
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