YUNUS ZIA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's refusal to quash criminal proceedings against the appellant under Sections 120B and 420 IPC and Sections 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 was improper due to non-compliance with Section 9 of the Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1984, which mandates a specific procedure for complaints and investigations. The Court emphasized that the Lokayukta must follow due process before initiating investigations. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the proceedings were quashed.