Supreme Court of India · 2023-04-17
CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION vs SANTOSH KARNANI
- Citation / case number
- SC 2023/108
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- Respondent
- SANTOSH KARNANI
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeals against the Gujarat High Court's order granting anticipatory bail to an IRS officer accused under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court emphasized the seriousness of corruption charges and the need for a thorough investigation. Ultimately, the court set aside the High Court's order, reinstating the necessity for the officer to face the legal proceedings without the protection of anticipatory bail.