SAIBAL KUMAR GUPTA AND OTHERS vs B. K. SEN AND ANOTHER.

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of a Special Committee appointed by the Corporation of Calcutta to investigate allegations against its officials while criminal proceedings were pending. The Court held that the Committee's actions constituted contempt of court as it functioned as a parallel inquiry body, undermining the judicial process. The Court emphasized that such inquiries should not interfere with ongoing criminal proceedings, thereby upholding the integrity of the judicial system.