STATE OF WEST BENGAL vs COMMTT.FOR PROTECT,DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS&ORS

The Supreme Court addressed whether the High Court can direct the CBI to investigate a cognizable offence within a State's jurisdiction without the State's consent under Article 226 of the Constitution. The Court held that such a direction is permissible only in exceptional circumstances where the State police's impartiality is in question, emphasizing the need for a fair investigation. The Court referred the matter to a Constitution Bench for further deliberation on the legal implications of this jurisdictional issue.