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VIKRAM NATH, SANDEEP MEHTA, N. V. ANJARIA
Save Mon Region Federation – Appellant
Versus
State Of Arunachal Pradesh – Respondent
What is the standard for invoking court-directed investigations in public procurement cases? How to ensure transparency, fairness, and non-arbitrariness in public procurement when there are allegations of nepotism and conflict of interest? What are the directions and scope of independent investigation (CBI) into public works contracts for 2015-2025?
Key Points: - The judgment states that the award of public contracts must be transparent, fair, and non-arbitrary under Article 14. (!) (!) - It holds that independent investigation by a non-State agency (CBI) is warranted in exceptional circumstances showing systemic irregularities and potential conflict of interest to restore public confidence. (!) (!) (!) (!) - It designates a time-bound, periodized scope for the investigation (01.01.2015 to 31.12.2025) and requires production and preservation of procurement records, with cooperation from the State. (!) (!) (!) (!)
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| 1. accountability in public power and resource distribution. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. petitioners allege systemic illegality in public procurement. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. investigation by cbi considered necessary in exceptional circumstances. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 4. standard for invoking court-directed investigations. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 5. constitutional discipline governs public procurement processes. (Para 10 , 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 6. legal significance of procurement record gaps. (Para 16 , 17 , 18 , 19) |
| 7. allegations of nepotism and conflict of interest. (Para 20 , 21 , 22) |
| 8. state's broad assertions inadequately address specific allegations. (Para 26 , 27) |
| 9. court's constitutional role not diminished by legislative scrutiny. (Para 29 , 30) |
| 10. independent investigation warranted to ensure integrity. (Para 37 , 38 , 39) |
| 11. final directives for investigation by cbi. (Para 44 , 45 , 46) |
JUDGMENT :
1. In a constitutional democracy governed by the rule of law, the exercise of public power is always subject to constitutional discipline. The State does not hold public resources as a private proprietor, but as a trustee on behalf of the people. Whenever the State undertakes the allocation of public resources, th
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