Center For Public Interest Litigation ... vs Union Of India And Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the appointment of Ms. Neera Yadav as Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, challenging it under the All India Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969. The Court noted ongoing CBI investigations into allegations of corruption against her, and highlighted the significance of the rejection of her discharge application under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, particularly concerning Section 197 regarding sanction for prosecution. The Court ultimately stayed her appointment pending further inquiry into the allegations and compliance with established norms.