Ram Kishan Fauji vs State Of Haryana And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the Lokayukta's recommendation for FIR registration under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, following allegations of bribery linked to a Compact Disc. The Court held that the Lokayukta's actions were valid under Section 8(1) and Section 14 of the Haryana Lokayukta Act, 2002, emphasizing the necessity of preliminary inquiries as established in Lalita Kumari v. Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. The Court upheld the High Court's directive for an inquiry into the authenticity of the CD, affirming the procedural integrity of the Lokayukta's investigation.