C.B.I. vs Pratap Chandra Reddy

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 (FCRA) in the context of ongoing criminal proceedings against the respondent. The Court held that the issue regarding FCRA's applicability should be determined after the prosecution presents evidence, emphasizing that it is premature to decide on merits at this stage. The Court directed the concerned Magistrate to expedite the trial and dispose of the matter within one year, without being influenced by prior observations from the High Court.