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7 August 2026

Supreme Court case against ED officer Ankit Tiwari

The case involves a significant constitutional and legal question regarding the jurisdictional boundaries between state and central investigative agencies, which is a core issue in Indian federalism and administrative accountability.

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  • The Supreme Court is considering transferring a bribery case involving an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer, Ankit Tiwari, from the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to an independent central agency like the CBI.
  • The officer was allegedly caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹20 lakh in Dindigul district.
  • The Supreme Court has maintained a stay on the criminal proceedings in the DVAC case since January 2024.
  • The ED contends that the state-led investigation is motivated by retaliatory actions against the agency's ongoing probes into money laundering and raids involving influential figures in the state.
  • The Supreme Court is examining the jurisdictional question of whether offences committed by Union government employees while misusing their official capacity should be investigated by state agencies or central investigative bodies.

Questions

  1. Discuss the jurisdictional challenges in investigating corruption cases involving Union government employees when the alleged offence occurs within the territorial jurisdiction of a State. How does the involvement of central agencies impact the federal balance in law enforcement? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following agencies is primarily responsible for the investigation of corruption cases involving public servants at the state level in Tamil Nadu?

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