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Sibal : At the heart of the process of investigation is tracing out, finding out.

Sibal refers to the etymology of the word "Investigation" to say it means "Tracing Out".

Sibal : If you accept a potential accused's statement, there is no investigation. Then your Special Investigation Team is only "SIT". It is only SITTING.

Sibal : The umbilical cord which connects the Criminal Procedure Code to Article 21 is pure and unbiased investigation.

Sibal refers to Sec 157 CrPC - Investigating Officer has to investigate all facts and circumstances of the case. He investigates the facts and if necessary arrest the accused. He has to record the day by day proceedings in a case diary.

Sibal : A person can be deprived of life and liberty if under a procedure he stands convicted - that is another element of A21. The Cr.P.C. sets the procedure.

Senior Adv Kapil Sibal starts arguments. He refers to Article 21 of the Constitution.