On April 6, 2026, the Supreme Court of India ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to initiate a preliminary inquiry into allegations that Pema Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, and his family were awarded public contracts totaling ₹1,270 crore over a ten-year period from January 2015 to December 2025. The inquiry follows a petition from NGOs, which claimed rampant corruption and nepotism in the contract award process. The Supreme Court's judgment emphasized that the CBI's preliminary inquiry should independently assess the validity of the allegations without prejudicing any parties involved. The Court specifically instructed the CBI to investigate contracts awarded to Khandu, his brother Tsering Tashi, and his step-mother Rinchin Drema, as well as related individuals and firms. Key aspects of the investigation will include the procurement process, reasons for bypassing open tenders, and compliance with statutory requirements. The Arunachal Pradesh government is required to provide all relevant records and appoint nodal officers to facilitate the CBI's investigation. The CBI is expected to submit a comprehensive status report within 16 weeks.