The Calcutta High Court has ordered a CBI probe into a coal scam case, involving allegations of corruption and irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks. Background: The case involves allegations of corruption and irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks to private companies. Parties: The petitioner, a social activist, had approached the court seeking a CBI probe into the allegations. Legal issues: The court considered the provisions of the Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Act, 1973, and the principles of criminal law. Court observations: The court observed that the allegations were serious and that a CBI probe was necessary to ensure a fair and impartial investigation. Significance: The judgment highlights the importance of ensuring transparency and accountability in the allocation of natural resources, and the need for the CBI to investigate allegations of corruption and irregularities. It also underscores the role of the judiciary in ensuring that the government and its agencies act in accordance with the law.