Common Cause & Ors vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the alleged abuse of authority by former CBI Director Ranjit Sinha in relation to coal block allocation cases. The Court emphasized the need for an impartial investigation, appointing a Special Investigating Team (SIT) led by the current CBI Director, with assistance from legal experts. The Court found a prima facie case for investigation based on the report submitted by a committee headed by M.L. Sharma, without commenting on the merits of the allegations.