Jamiruddin Ansari vs Central Bureau Of Investigation & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 9(1) and Section 23 of the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act, 1999 (MCOCA), determining that a Special Court under MCOCA cannot order an investigation based on a private complaint unless it complies with Section 23(1) of MCOCA. The Court held that the Special Court's jurisdiction is limited and must adhere to the statutory provisions, thereby rejecting the conflicting views of the Bombay High Court. The appeals were disposed of in favor of maintaining the integrity of the MCOCA's procedural framework.