Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan' & Anr vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the maintainability of writ petitions under Article 32 concerning public interest litigation aimed at enforcing Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court held that the petitions were maintainable, emphasizing the need for accountability in public administration and the importance of a fair investigation by the CBI in light of the large-scale defalcation of public funds in Bihar. The Court reiterated that the rule of law must be upheld and that all individuals are equal before the law, thus ensuring that the CBI's investigation is conducted objectively and without bias.