JUDGMENT :

B.R. GAVAI, J.

1. This batch of writ petitions seeks a writ, order or directions in the nature of certiorari for quashing of order dated 17th November 2021 passed by the respondent No. 1 for further extension of tenure of the respondent No. 2. In Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1106 of 2022, a further extension granted to respondent No. 2 vide order dated 17th November 2022 has also been challenged. All these petitions also challenge the validity of Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Act, 2021, the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Act, 2021 and the Fundamental (Amendment) Rules, 2021.

2. The facts, in brief, giving rise to the present writ petitions are as under. The reference hereinafter to the parties would be made as found in the cause-title of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 456 of 2022.

3. The respondent No. 2-Sanjay Kumar Mishra in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 456 of 2022, who was working as Principal Special Director in the Directorate of Enforcement (“ED” for short) was appointed as Director of Enforcement for a period of two years from the date of his assum