COMMON CAUSE vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court ruled that the appointment of the Director of the CBI must adhere to the procedure outlined in Section 4A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to established protocols. The Court held that the appointment of Mr. Nageshwar Rao as interim Director was arbitrary and illegal, thereby directing the Union of India to appoint a regular Director in accordance with the law. The Court reinforced the importance of maintaining the autonomy of the CBI as established in Vineet Narain & Ors. v. Union of India (1998) 1 SCC 226.