Dr.Subramanian Swamy vs Director, Cbi & Anr

The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of Section 6-A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, which mandates prior approval from the Central Government for inquiries into offenses under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, concerning certain government officials. The Court noted that this provision was intended to protect high-ranking officials from frivolous investigations, but it raised concerns about accountability in corruption cases. The matter was referred to a larger bench for further consideration, indicating the complexity and significance of the issues involved.