https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=195423 The SC set aside the HC's order directing an SIT investigation based on an anonymous petition, emphasizing the improper exercise of judicial powers. The SC held that the HC erred in entertaining the anonymous petition without verifying the informant's credentials and without providing the appellant an opportunity to be heard, violating principles of natural justice. The SC clarified that anonymous petitions cannot be treated as PILs and reiterated the Chief Justice's exclusive role in case distribution. The investigation was redirected to the Circle Inspector of Police, Chalakuddy, with instructions to report to the Magistrate. The appeal was allowed. en-us Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:31:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=195423 The SC set aside the HC's order directing an SIT investigation based on an anonymous petition, emphasizing the improper exercise of judicial powers. The SC held that the HC erred in entertaining the anonymous petition without verifying the informant's credentials and without providing the appellant an opportunity to be heard, violating principles of natural justice. The SC clarified that anonymous petitions cannot be treated as PILs and reiterated the Chief Justice's exclusive role in case distribution. The investigation was redirected to the Circle Inspector of Police, Chalakuddy, with instructions to report to the Magistrate. The appeal was allowed. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=195423