Central Vigilance Commission — Landmark Judgments
Landmark Judgments
Vineet Narain & Others v. Union of India & Others
1998This landmark judgment fundamentally transformed the Central Vigilance Commission's role and established its superintendence over the CBI in corruption cases. The Supreme Court…
Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. Union of India
2012This case addressed the appointment process of the Central Vigilance Commissioner and emphasized the importance of transparency and merit in the selection process. The Supreme…
P.J. Thomas v. Union of India
2011This case involved the appointment of P.J. Thomas as Central Vigilance Commissioner despite pending corruption charges against him. The Supreme Court quashed his appointment,…
Jeevan Reddy Commission Report Implementation
2006Following the Justice Jeevan Reddy Commission's recommendations, several reforms were implemented to strengthen the CVC's functioning. The Commission recommended enhancing the…
Union of India v. Sankalchand Himatlal Sheth
1977This early case established important principles regarding the CVC's advisory role and the government's obligation to consider its recommendations seriously. The Supreme Court…
Delhi Special Police Establishment v. State of Gujarat
2014This case clarified the jurisdictional issues between the CVC-supervised CBI and state agencies in corruption cases. The Supreme Court emphasized that the CVC's superintendence…
Common Cause v. Union of India
2017This case addressed the issue of transparency in the functioning of anti-corruption institutions, including the CVC. The Supreme Court emphasized that institutions like the CVC…
Subramanian Swamy v. Union of India
2019This case dealt with the CVC's role in monitoring the implementation of its recommendations and ensuring compliance by government organizations. The Supreme Court emphasized that…