High Courts should not order CBI probe based on letters: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that high courts cannot order a CBI probe based solely on letters and petitions received. This clarification came after certain high courts had acted on informal communications, treating them as formal requests for investigations. The apex court emphasized that only formal complaints and petitions should be entertained for directing such probes, ensuring that due process is followed. The decision is pivotal in safeguarding procedural integrity, ensuring that investigations are initiated based on legitimate grounds rather than informal communications.