CBI vs. R.R. Kishore: Retrospective Scope of Section 6A of DSPE Act

CBI Vs R.R. Kishore (Supreme Court of India) A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India is currently grappling with a significant legal question: whether its 2014 declaration that Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1942 (DSPE Act) is unconstitutional, should be applied retrospectively. This inquiry holds considerable implications for various ongoing investigations and trials, particularly those concerning high-ranking government officials. The case at hand, CBI vs. R.R. Kishore, originates from a 2004 incident. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered...