POOJA PAL vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, Pooja Pal, is entitled to a CBI investigation into the murder of her husband, Raju Pal, a sitting MLA, under Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The Court emphasized that the High Court's refusal to grant the investigation was erroneous, given the serious allegations of political conspiracy and police complicity in the murder. The Court directed the CBI to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter, thereby overturning the High Court's decision.