The State Of Jammu And Kashmir vs Dr. Saleem Ur Rehman

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision that quashed criminal proceedings against Dr. Saleem Ur Rehman, asserting that Rule 3.16 of the Vigilance Manual, 2008 was unconstitutional as it conflicted with the precedent set in Lalita Kumari v. Government of Uttar Pradesh. The court emphasized the necessity of adhering to established legal principles regarding the registration of FIRs in corruption cases. Consequently, the appeal by the State of Jammu & Kashmir was allowed, reinstating the FIR against the respondent.