DR.SUBRAMANIAN SWAMY vs DIRECTOR, CBI

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 referred the matter to a larger bench, emphasizing the need to assess the implications of this provision on the independence of the investigative process. The outcome of the petitions remains pending as the case is set for further deliberation by the Constitution Bench.