MUNI LAL vs DELHI ADMINISTRATION

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of an investigation conducted under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, specifically examining Section 5A. The Court held that while Section 5A mandates that an officer of appropriate rank conduct the investigation, it does not require that every step be taken personally by that officer, as long as they supervise the process. The Court confirmed the appellant's conviction under Sections 5(2) and 161 IPC, ruling that no irregularity affected the trial since no objections were raised prior to the trial and no miscarriage of justice was established.