Supreme Court of India · 2022-05-20
S. P. VELUMANI vs ARAPPOR IYAKKAM
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/28774
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- S. P. VELUMANI
- Respondent
- ARAPPOR IYAKKAM
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed an appeal concerning a writ petition filed against the appellant, a former Cabinet Minister in Tamil Nadu, for alleged misuse of power in the tender process. The court examined the procedural aspects of the complaint and the necessity for an FIR to be registered by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption. The outcome emphasized the importance of accountability in public office and the need for proper investigation into corruption allegations.