State Of West Bengal & Ors vs Commtt.For Protect,Democratic ...

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 if there are substantial grounds to doubt the impartiality of the State police, particularly in politically sensitive cases. The judgment emphasized the need for fair investigations and upheld the High Court's decision to transfer the investigation to the CBI due to concerns over the State police's integrity.