Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET January 2017 Political Science
In which one of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India use the principle of 'Continuing Mandamus'?
ASP Gupta vs Union of India
BSunil Batra I vs Delhi Administration
CVineet Narain vs Union of India ✓ Correct
DSagir Ahmad vs State of UP
Correct answer: (C) Vineet Narain vs Union of India — The principle of Continuing Mandamus was used by the Supreme Court in Vineet Narain v. Union of India, so it is the answer.
Explanation
★The principle of Continuing Mandamus was used by the Supreme Court in Vineet Narain v. Union of India, so it is the answer.
★Continuing Mandamus is a writ by which the court keeps monitoring a case and issues directions from time to time until the matter is resolved.
★Vineet Narain, also known as the Jain Hawala case, dealt with the failure of agencies to investigate corruption involving public figures.
★The Supreme Court supervised the investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation through continuing directions.
★The case also led to directions to insulate the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate from external influence.
★Continuing Mandamus is a tool of judicial activism used to ensure compliance over a period of time.
★For NET, link Continuing Mandamus and the Jain Hawala case with judicial monitoring of investigative agencies.
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