JAMIRUDDIN ANSARI vs CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

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 the Special Court can only order investigations in accordance with Section 23(1) of MCOCA. The Court held that the Special Court's jurisdiction is limited and cannot take cognizance of offences based on private complaints under Section 9(1) without following the prescribed procedures. The appeals were disposed of in favor of maintaining the integrity of the statutory framework of MCOCA.