SHREE SHREE RAM JANKI JI ASTHAN TAPOVAN MANDIR vs THE STATE OF JHARKHAND

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's directive for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the alleged illegal transfer of land belonging to a deity and the sanctioning of maps by government officials. The Court emphasized the need for a thorough inquiry into the criminality involved, given the prima facie view that such land could not be transferred. The decision reinforces the importance of accountability in public trust matters and the role of investigative agencies in addressing potential misconduct by government functionaries.