KUNGA NIMA LEPCHA vs STATE OF SIKKIM .

The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition under Article 32 concerning allegations against the Chief Minister of Sikkim for misuse of office and disproportionate assets. The Court emphasized the need for an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the allegations of corruption and misuse of public office under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court ordered the CBI to conduct a thorough inquiry into the allegations and report back, thereby upholding the principles of accountability and transparency in public office.