Supreme Court of India · 2006-08-21
Rajiv Ranjan Singhlalan & Anr. vs Union Of India & Ors.
- Citation / case number
- (2006)205CTR(SC)512
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Rajiv Ranjan Singhlalan & Anr.
- Respondent
- Union Of India & Ors.
- Author
- K.G. Balakrishnan
- Bench
- K.G. Balakrishnan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed allegations of interference in judicial proceedings concerning public corruption involving former Chief Ministers of Bihar, specifically under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and Section 109 IPC. The Court emphasized the necessity for judicial independence and the importance of protecting the integrity of ongoing investigations and trials. The Court held that any attempts to manipulate the judicial process, including changing prosecutors to favor the accused, must be scrutinized and prevented to uphold the rule of law.