Sanjiv Kumar vs Om Prakash Chautala & Anr

The Supreme Court directed the transfer of multiple investigations and departmental proceedings against IAS officer Sanjiv Kumar to the CBI and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to ensure a fair inquiry, citing concerns over local officials' impartiality. The Court emphasized the need for an unbiased investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act, specifically referencing Sections 13(1)(c) and 13(1)(d). The Court held that the integrity of the investigation process must be maintained, thereby entrusting the proceedings to the CVC for expeditious handling.