Vigilance Manual Not Statute, Mere Non-Compliance With Directions For Investigators Doesn't Vitiate Probe: Kerala High Court
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vigilance Manual Not Statute, Mere Non-Compliance With Directions For Investigators Doesn't Vitiate Probe: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has observed that the Vigilance Manual is not a statute and was not enacted by the legislature. Thus, it held that mere non-compliance with the Vigilance Manual's directions for investigating officers would not vitiate an investigation. Justice K Babu stated that there was no prejudice caused to the petitioner due to non-compliance with Vigilance Manual directions. The proximity of time, unity of place, unity or community of purpose or design and continuity of action make the series of acts alleged against the person constitute the same transaction.” In the facts of the case, the Court stated the joinder of charges under Section 220 CrPC would not apply because both the alleged transactions were separate and not continuing acts forming part of the same transaction. Regarding the contention that an FIR was registered without preliminary enquiry, the Court stated that an FIR could be registered without preliminary enquiry when allegations disclose a prima facie cognizable offence.

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Kerala state Information Commission for vigilance probe into missing files related to road work
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala state Information Commission for vigilance probe into missing files related to road work

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The State Information Commission has recommended a vigilance investigation to trace the documents related to the money spent on the construction of the road to Kannur Ezhimala Naval Academy which are yet to be submitted to the commission by the State Public Works Department. The files from various offices related to the works to the tune of Rs …

State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau Can Investigate Corruption Offences Against Central Govt Employees: Kerala High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau Can Investigate Corruption Offences Against Central Govt Employees: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court recently held that the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has the authority to register the crime and investigate offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 that are allegedly committed by Central Government employees.A Single Judge Bench of Justice Kauser Edappagath noted that there was no special provision in the Prevention of Corruption. The Kerala High Court …

'Allegations Criminal In Nature, Prior Sanction U/S 17A PC Act Prima Facie Not Necessary': Kerala HC Nods To Vigilance Probe Against Ex-VACB Officer
3 years ago

'Allegations Criminal In Nature, Prior Sanction U/S 17A PC Act Prima Facie Not Necessary': Kerala HC Nods To Vigilance Probe Against Ex-VACB Officer

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The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by a retired Superintendent of Police seeking to quash a case registered against him by the Vigilance Special Investigation Unit.Justice Sunil Thomas gave green light to the VACB to continue with its probe against the petitioner finding that the offences alleged against him were not covered by. The Kerala High …

Vigilance director Loknath Behera tightens vigil over officials
7 years, 9 months ago

Vigilance director Loknath Behera tightens vigil over officials

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Vigilance director Loknath Behera has directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau officials to conduct proper inquiries into genuine complaints against VACB officials to uphold the credibility of the anti-corruption machinery. In a directive to Vigilance officials in this regard, Mr. Behera said that even anonymous and pseudonymous petitions should be looked into. Vigilance sources said that normally anonymous petitions …

Kerala HC suspends Vigilance Court Ordering Investigation against Kerala CM Oommen Chandy in Solar Scam [Read Order]
9 years, 1 month ago

Kerala HC suspends Vigilance Court Ordering Investigation against Kerala CM Oommen Chandy in Solar Scam [Read Order]

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The High Court of Kerala today, suspended the order by Vigilance court which had directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to investigate the complaint against the Chief Minister and Power minister of Kerala. Justice P. Ubaid, in his order made critical remarks about the Special Judge of the Vigilance Court and said that the order of Vigilance court requires detailed. …

Kerala HC suspends Vigilance Court Ordering Investigation against Kerala CM Oommen Chandy in Solar Scam [Read Order]
9 years, 1 month ago

Kerala HC suspends Vigilance Court Ordering Investigation against Kerala CM Oommen Chandy in Solar Scam [Read Order]

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The High Court of Kerala today, suspended the order by Vigilance court which had directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to investigate the complaint against the Chief Minister and Power minister of Kerala. Justice P. Ubaid, in his order made critical remarks about the Special Judge of the Vigilance Court and said that the order of Vigilance court requires detailed. …

Kerala HC refuses to stay Vigilance Court order against Former Kerala Excise Minister
9 years, 1 month ago

Kerala HC refuses to stay Vigilance Court order against Former Kerala Excise Minister

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In yet another setback to Government of Kerala, Kerala High Court today refused to stay the Vigilance Court order which had ordered Vigilance& Anti-Corruption Bureau to lodge case against K Babu. First Bench of the High Court comprising of Chief Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice A.M. Shafique said the order of Vigilance Court can be challenged in appropriate. First Bench …

Breaking; Kerala HC upholds further investigation ordered against Kerala Law Minister K.M. Mani in Bar Scam Case [Read Order]
9 years, 4 months ago

Breaking; Kerala HC upholds further investigation ordered against Kerala Law Minister K.M. Mani in Bar Scam Case [Read Order]

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'Caesar's wife must be above suspicion'. In a case like this, it is quite natural that the common man may entertain a feeling that there cannot be a proper investigation by a State Machinery when the accused, against whom fingers are pointed out, is continuing as a Minister.” The High Court of Kerala has held that the court which ordered …

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