STATE BY C.B.I., BANGALORE vs S. BANGARAPPA

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in quashing the criminal proceedings against S. Bangarappa under Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, read with Section 13(1)(e), which pertains to possession of disproportionate assets. The Court emphasized that the trial court had established a prima facie case for framing charges, and the High Court should not have interfered at such a preliminary stage. The appeal by the CBI was allowed, reinstating the charges against the respondent.