In Brief
This case concerns urgent allegations of corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against a retired High Court Judge, registered by the CBI. The allegations pertain to the functioning of the Supreme Court itself. The Court deemed the matter so serious that it referred it to a Constitution Bench of five senior judges. The Court also directed the CBI to produce all investigation materials in a sealed cover, ensuring their security and proper handling. The matter was scheduled for hearing before the Constitution Bench on 13 November 2017 to address the grave institutional concerns raised by the allegations.">
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