BANGARU LAXMAN vs STATE TR.C.B.I

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of a pardon granted under Section 306 of the Code of Criminal Procedure prior to the filing of a charge-sheet. The Court held that the Special Court has the authority to grant pardon at any stage of the investigation, thereby upholding the order of the Special Judge. The Court clarified that the jurisdiction to grant pardon is not contingent upon the filing of a charge-sheet, thus affirming the validity of the pardon granted to the respondent.