The Supreme Court has held that any complaint seeking a court-ordered investigation against a public servant under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita must be filed in writing and supported by an affidavit to prevent misuse and ensure accountability.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that licensed stamp vendors qualify as “public servants” under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The court acquitted Aman Bhatia, a convicted stamp vendor, due to lack of evidence for bribe demand, emphasizing that public servant status is based on duty, not remuneration type.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a preliminary inquiry is not mandatory before filing a First Information Report (FIR) against a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The court clarified that an accused person cannot demand a preliminary inquiry before an FIR is registered in corruption-related cases.
Satyendar Jain, former Delhi minister and AAP leader, faces prosecution by the CBI for allegedly acquiring disproportionate assets of Rs1.62 crore during his public service from 2015 to 2017. Jain, arrested in May 2022 under money laundering charges, is currently in judicial custody, with ongoing legal proceedings regarding his interim bail.