M/S FERTICO MARKETING AND INVESTMENT PVT. LTD. vs CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND ANR. ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the CBI's investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, specifically Section 19, and the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Sections 120B and 420. The Court held that the investigation was valid despite claims of jurisdictional issues, affirming that the sanction for prosecution implied permission for investigation. The Court dismissed the appeals challenging the charge-sheet, establishing that criminal proceedings can coexist with civil claims arising from breach of contract under the Fuel Supply Agreement.