State Of Punjab vs Vk Khanna & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the concept of fairness in administrative action, emphasizing that it is dependent on the specific facts and circumstances of each case. The Court held that fairness is synonymous with reasonableness and that bias or malice must be supported by cogent evidence to establish a miscarriage of justice. The appeal was considered in light of the withdrawal of a CBI inquiry into allegations against a government servant, which was deemed improper and malafide by the High Court, leading to the Court's affirmation of the High Court's decision.