This document contains the Supreme Court's judgment in the case of State through CBI, Chennai vs V. Arul Kumar. It addresses a legal dispute regarding the authority of a Metropolitan Magistrate to grant pardon in a case involving loan fraud, which was subsequently challenged in the High Court. The judgment examines the scope of Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code and its application in cases tried under the Prevention of Corruption Act. This is essential reading for legal professionals and those interested in criminal law procedures.