CENTER FOR PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION vs UNION OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

The Supreme Court, exercising its jurisdiction under Article 136, addressed the writ petition concerning the 2G Spectrum Scam, seeking a court-monitored investigation by the CBI or a Special Investigating Team. The Court noted the involvement of various parties, including the then Union Minister for Telecommunications, and emphasized the importance of transparency in the allocation of spectrum licenses as per the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. The Court held that the investigation must be thorough and accountable, ensuring that all relevant evidence, including reports from the CAG and Enforcement Directorate, is considered.