P.C.MISHRA vs STATE(C.B.I)

The Supreme Court examined the validity of a pardon granted under Section 306 Cr.P.C. to Ravi Bhatt, a co-accused in a corruption case involving P.C. Mishra under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court held that the pardon was legally sustainable as it was necessary for the prosecution to uncover the truth and establish circumstantial evidence, given that Bhatt was not the principal accused and had a minimal role. The Court upheld the Metropolitan Magistrate's decision to grant the pardon, emphasizing the importance of securing evidence in corruption cases.