https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=295493 Allegations of large-scale embezzlement and financial irregularities in a public scheme justified an independent investigation where the material showed prima facie misuse of public funds and an inadequate inquiry. The Court applied the principle that public office is held in trust and that constitutional courts may order a fair and unbiased probe when there is serious suspicion of wrongdoing and a reasonable apprehension that the local investigation may not be independent. On that basis, it directed investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation to secure an impartial inquiry. en-us Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:35:36 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=295493 Allegations of large-scale embezzlement and financial irregularities in a public scheme justified an independent investigation where the material showed prima facie misuse of public funds and an inadequate inquiry. The Court applied the principle that public office is held in trust and that constitutional courts may order a fair and unbiased probe when there is serious suspicion of wrongdoing and a reasonable apprehension that the local investigation may not be independent. On that basis, it directed investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation to secure an impartial inquiry. Case-Laws Money Laundering Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=295493