Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 Archives

Supreme Court clarifies the role of CVC and time limits for sanction in corruption cases: Vijay Rajmohan vs. State (2022)

Supreme Court Clarifies Sanction for Prosecution Under Prevention of Corruption Act: Vijay Rajmohan vs. State (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether consulting the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) invalidates a sanction for prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and whether the three-month time limit for granting sanction is mandatory. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption […]

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Supreme Court Upholds Extension of Enforcement Director’s Tenure: Common Cause vs. Union of India (2021)

September 8, 2021 / Appointment and Tenure of Director of Enforcement, B.R. Gavai, Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 with Section 25, General Clauses Act, 1897, General Clauses Act, 1897 with Section 21, Judges, L. Nageswara Rao

Supreme Court Upholds Extension of Enforcement Director’s Tenure: Common Cause vs. Union of India (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Union Government can extend the tenure of the Director of Enforcement beyond the initial two-year period, especially when the incumbent has reached retirement age. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Public Interest Litigation Case Name: Common Cause (A

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Supreme Court Reinstates CBI Director, Emphasizes Independence: Alok Kumar Verma vs. Union of India (2019)

January 8, 2019 / Appointment of CBI Director, CBI Independence, Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, Judges, K.M. Joseph, Public Interest Litigation, Ranjan Gogoi, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Section 4, Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, Section 4A, Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, Section 4B, Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, Section 8, Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, Service Law, Transfer of CBI Director

Supreme Court Reinstates CBI Director, Emphasizes Independence: Alok Kumar Verma vs. Union of India (2019) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the Union Government can divest the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of his powers without the prior consent of the High-Powered Committee. CASE TYPE: Service Law, Public Interest

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Supreme Court Upholds Appointment of CVC and VC: Common Cause vs. Union of India (2 July 2018)

July 2, 2018 / Appointment of CVC and VC, Arun Mishra, Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 with Section 3(3), Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 with Section 4(1), Judges, Judicial Review, Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, Scope of Judicial Review

Supreme Court Upholds Appointment of CVC and VC: Common Cause vs. Union of India (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the appointments of the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) and Vigilance Commissioner (VC) were valid, considering allegations of lack of integrity and procedural lapses. CASE TYPE: Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning appointments to statutory bodies. Case Name: Common

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