STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH vs GHUDEN

The Supreme Court ruled that a Special Judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, has jurisdiction to try an accused charged under Section 420 IPC alongside co-accused charged under the Act. The Court held that the provisions of the Act allow for the trial of conspirators even if not all are charged under the Act, as long as the conspiracy relates to the offences under the Act. The High Court's decision affirming the Special Judge's jurisdiction was upheld, allowing the trial to proceed.