TMI Blog1997 (7) TMI 641X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... pecial Court and there is considerable publicity in the media regarding this matter, with some speculation about its true scope, it is appropriate to make this order to form a part of the record. The gist of the allegations in the writ petition are that Government agencies, like the CBI and the revenue authorities, have failed to perform their duties and legal obligations inasmuch as they have f ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... d, who are very influential and powerful in the present set up; that the matter discloses a definite nexus between crime and corruption in public life at high places in the country which poses a serious threat to the integrity, security and economy of the nation; that probity in public life, to prevent erosion of the rule of law and the preservation of democracy in the country, requires that the G ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... n and status of that person, must be conducted and completed expeditiously. This is imperative to retain public confidence in the impartial working of the Government agencies. In this proceeding we are not concerned with the merits of the accusations or the individuals alleged to be involved, but only with the performance of the legal duty by the Government agencies to fairly, properly and fully ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... n this Court, action on such a report by this Court would be considered, if any when that occasion arises. We also direct that no settlement should be arrived at nor any offence compounded by any authority without prior leave of this Court. We may add that on account of the great public interest involved in this matter, the CBI and other Government agencies must expedite their action to complete ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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