Binod Kumar vs State Of Jharkhand & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the High Court's order referring the investigation of alleged illicit wealth amassed by former Ministers to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PML Act). The Court held that the gravity of the allegations warranted a comprehensive investigation by the CBI, emphasizing the need for a systematic inquiry into the potential laundering of substantial amounts of money. The Court also clarified the interplay between the PML Act and the authority of the CBI, particularly regarding Section 45(1A) and its implications for jurisdiction over money laundering investigations.