Rajiv Ranjan Singh 'Lalan' & Anr. vs Union of India & Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed allegations of large-scale defalcation of public funds in the Department of Animal Husbandry in Bihar, involving former Chief Ministers under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court reiterated the importance of judicial independence and the need for timely investigations, holding that the State must ensure cooperation in expediting trials to prevent loss of evidence. The Court emphasized that any interference in the judicial process, particularly in high-profile corruption cases, undermines the rule of law and must be addressed promptly.