Centre For Pil & Anr vs Union Of India & Anr

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the appointment of Shri P.J. Thomas as Central Vigilance Commissioner under Section 4(1) of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003. The Court emphasized that while the government is not accountable for policy decisions, it must ensure the legality of such decisions, particularly in the context of the High Powered Committee's recommendation. The Court held that the integrity of the decision-making process must be maintained, and any recommendation that does not adhere to the statutory requirements is void in law.