Investigation must be fair, transparent: Law Commission chief

Any investigation into disciplinary, civil and criminal cases must be fair, transparent and judicious, Law Commission chairman Justice B B Chauhan said today.
Cross examination of witnesses is an integral part of the principle of natural justice and evidence recorded behind the back of the delinquent cannot be relied upon, he said while delivering a lecture organised by Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on "Fair Investigation and Trial and Disciplinary Proceedings".
Justice Chauhan said that the fair investigation is a part of fundamental rights under Articles 20 and 21 of the Constitution of India and for this reason the investigation must be fair, transparent and judicious, as per an official release.

Speaking on the occasion, Central Vigilance Commissioner K V Chowdary said the CVC has recently embarked upon an outreach programme that includes going to schools and colleges and other forum to create awareness among the people on how they can contribute in checking corruption.
Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs), who act as distant arm of the Commission to check corruption, of government departments and various public sector undertakings were present on the occasion.