Vinay Aggarwal vs State Of Haryana 2025 INSC 433 - CBI Investigation
Constitution of India - Article 226 - CBI Investigation - The High Courts should direct for CBI investigation only in cases where material prima facie discloses something calling for an investigation by CBI and it should not be done in a routine manner or on the basis of some vague allegations. The “ifs” and “buts” without any definite conclusion are not sufficient to put an agency like CBI into motion - Referred to Minor Irrigation & Rural Engg. Services, U.P. v. Sahngoo Ram Arya, (2002) 5 SCC 521 -Constitutional Courts are fully empowered to direct for CBI investigation, and restrictions under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 do not apply to Constitutional Courts. However, CBI investigation should not be directed in a routine manner or just because some allegations have been made against the local police. Courts should direct for CBI investigation only in exceptional cases - Referred to State of W.B. v. Committee for Protection of Democratic Rights, (2010) 3 SCC 571 . (Para 7-9)
