https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=171753 A preliminary vigilance enquiry before FIR is not barred in form, but it must remain fair and reasonable; where the enquiry uses signed statements, inducements, or assurances of immunity in a manner prejudicial to the accused, it may attract judicial criticism, though not necessarily total quashing of the prosecution. Section 5(1)(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act was construed broadly to cover valuable things obtained from subordinates when their connection with the public servant arises from official functions. On that construction, the challenge to the anti-corruption charge failed, and the Court reaffirmed strict fairness in criminal investigation. en-us Mon, 09 Mar 1970 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:54:31 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=171753 A preliminary vigilance enquiry before FIR is not barred in form, but it must remain fair and reasonable; where the enquiry uses signed statements, inducements, or assurances of immunity in a manner prejudicial to the accused, it may attract judicial criticism, though not necessarily total quashing of the prosecution. Section 5(1)(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act was construed broadly to cover valuable things obtained from subordinates when their connection with the public servant arises from official functions. On that construction, the challenge to the anti-corruption charge failed, and the Court reaffirmed strict fairness in criminal investigation. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 09 Mar 1970 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=171753