ANUKUL CHANDRA PRADHAN Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The nature of this proceeding is similar to that of Vineet Narain v. Union of India. It was made clear at the outset and reiterated from time to time in this proceeding to the Revenue secretary, Director of CBI and the other government officials that the orders made in WPs (Crl. ) Nos. 340-343 of 1993 regarding the mode of functioning of all the officials equally apply in the present case also. This is how, we have been assured by the learned Attorney General, is the mode of functioning of all the officials in the present case also. It is needless to say that this manner of functioning by them has to continue.

(2.) For ready reference, an extract from one such order of particular significance is quoted herein for emphasis. The order is dated 30-1-1996, reported in 1996 2 SCC 1991, wherein it was said:

(3.) In accordance with the directions so given, it has been reported to us that charge-sheets have been filed by the CBI in two cases and the Delhi Police in one case which they were investigating. These cases are: