COMMON CAUSE (REGISTERED SOCIETY) vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the Central Vigilance Commission's order dated 23rd October 2018, which divested Shri Alok Kumar Verma, Director of the CBI, of his powers under Section 8(1)(a) and 8(1)(b) of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, and Section 4(1) of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. The Court held that the CVC's actions were not in accordance with the law and violated the principles of natural justice, leading to the quashing of the orders. The judgment emphasized the importance of the rule of law and the need for accountability in public office.