SC, Non-conduct of preliminary enquiry cannot be reason to quash FIR against public servant in corruption case: Case of State of Karnataka vs Channakeshava HD, SC Judgement Dated 8th April 2025.The apex court held that before proceedings against a public servant in the matters of corruption, a preliminary enquiry under the Prevention of Corruption Act, although desirable, is not mandatory. Thus, order quashing FIR for non-conduct of preliminary enquiry not tenable. (SC Judgement Dated 08/04/2025)