SHIV SAGAR TIWARI vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of corruption in public office, emphasizing the accountability of ministers under Article 166(3) of the Constitution. The Court held that the actions of Smt. Shiela Kaul, the then Minister of Urban Development, in allotting shops to her relatives and associates constituted arbitrary and motivated actions, undermining the principles of parliamentary democracy. The Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the Housing Scam, highlighting the need for transparency and integrity in public service.