Bharati Tamang vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the petitioner's plea for a writ of mandamus to quash the charge sheets filed by the CBI and CID regarding the murder of her husband, Madan Tamang, under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized the need for a fair investigation and held that the petitioner is entitled to an independent Special Investigation Team to ensure justice is served, given the alleged inadequacies in the previous investigations. The Court directed the appointment of a competent authority to conduct a fresh investigation into the murder case.