THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL vs SUVENDU ADHIKARI

The Supreme Court examined a High Court order directing the transfer of investigation of multiple FIRs related to explosive offences to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The High Court's decision was based on the allegations implicating offences under the Explosive Substances Act, and it directed the Central Government to exercise powers under Section 6(5) of the NIA Act, 2008. The Supreme Court's analysis focused on the legality and appropriateness of such transfer of investigation authority. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's order, emphasizing the importance of specialized investigation in cases involving explosive offences.