The Supreme Court overturned an Andhra Pradesh High Court verdict that had quashed a CBI FIR filed against two central government employees. The dispute involved the requirement of state consent for CBI investigations.
CorruptionFederalism
Andhra Pradesh·2·Court matter
Judgment delivered·
Mineral Area Development Authority vs Steel Authority of India
A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court delivered a majority 8:1 judgment regarding the power of states to tax mineral-bearing lands. The court is currently considering whether this ruling should have prospective or retrospective application.
FederalismTaxation
3·Court matter
On trial·
State of West Bengal vs Union of India — Suit regarding CBI jurisdiction
The State of West Bengal filed an original suit before the Supreme Court challenging the CBI's authority to register cases and conduct investigations within the state without the state government's consent. The Union of India has raised a preliminary objection, arguing that the suit is not maintainable and that the CBI operates independently of the Union government.