Background: The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently heard a petition filed by a social activist, seeking directions to the state government to order a CBI probe into alleged corruption in an irrigation project. Parties: The petition was filed by the social activist, while the respondents included the State of Andhra Pradesh and the irrigation department. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the state government had failed in its duty to prevent corruption in the irrigation project and whether a CBI probe was necessary to investigate into the allegations. Court observations: The Andhra Pradesh High Court ordered a CBI probe into the alleged corruption, observing that the allegations were serious and that a thorough investigation was necessary to uncover the truth. The court noted that the state government had failed in its duty to prevent corruption and that the CBI was the appropriate agency to investigate into the allegations. Significance: The order is significant as it will have implications for the irrigation project and the state government. The direction passed by the court will also have implications for the CBI and the investigation into the allegations. The case highlights the importance of ensuring that corruption is prevented and that those responsible for it are brought to book.