https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=298451 The SC directed the CBI to conduct a preliminary enquiry into the assets of the respondents, which included a sitting Chief Minister, to investigate allegations of disproportionate assets. The Court emphasized the need for an independent investigation to uphold public interest and integrity. It clarified that this direction did not imply any judgment on the merits of the allegations. The writ petition was accepted for consideration, and the CBI was tasked with submitting a report to the Union of India, ensuring a fair and thorough investigation without imposing any costs. en-us Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:06:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=298451 The SC directed the CBI to conduct a preliminary enquiry into the assets of the respondents, which included a sitting Chief Minister, to investigate allegations of disproportionate assets. The Court emphasized the need for an independent investigation to uphold public interest and integrity. It clarified that this direction did not imply any judgment on the merits of the allegations. The writ petition was accepted for consideration, and the CBI was tasked with submitting a report to the Union of India, ensuring a fair and thorough investigation without imposing any costs. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=298451