BINOD KUMAR vs STATE OF JHARKHAND .

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the High Court's order referring a case of alleged illicit wealth accumulation by former Ministers to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PML Act). The Court emphasized the need for a comprehensive investigation into the alleged corruption and money laundering, noting the involvement of multiple states and foreign countries. The Court upheld the High Court's directive for the CBI to investigate, highlighting the importance of ensuring that the investigation is not obstructed by the accused, and clarified the applicability of Section 45(1A) of the PML Act regarding the transfer of investigation authority.