ANUKUL CHANDRA PRADHAN vs U O I

The Supreme Court emphasized the necessity for government agencies to conduct thorough and impartial investigations into all accusations, as mandated by the rule of law and the principle of equality under the Constitution. The Court reiterated that the orders from W.P. (Crl.) Nos. 340-343 of 1993 apply to the current proceedings, ensuring that investigations are completed expeditiously. It held that once chargesheets are filed under Section 173 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the competent court must adjudicate the merits of the cases, thereby affirming the legal duty of government agencies to investigate allegations properly.