Bennykutty P.A. v. State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
Unregulated deposit scheme complaints led to transfer of the entire investigation to the CBI. The court directed provisional attachment, framing of rules and establishment of a Designated Court within two weeks, with interim jurisdiction vested in CBI Special Courts. The accused's petition to consolidate FIRs was dismissed; other petitions were disposed of with directions.
What did the court decide?
Entire investigation transferred to CBI; provisional attachment directed; rules and Designated Court within two weeks; interim civil and criminal jurisdiction vested in CBI Special Courts.