Justice Sikri, Member of Panel That Removed Ex-CBI Chief, Retires
5 years, 10 months ago

Justice Sikri, Member of Panel That Removed Ex-CBI Chief, Retires

The Quint  

Justice Sikri was recently in the news for being a part of the High Powered Selection Committee that removed Alok Verma as the CBI director after being reinstated to the post by the Supreme Court. Justice Sikri's vote had swung the committee's decision, leading to Verma's ouster on 8 January. The committee saw voting from PM Modi, Justice Sikri and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. On Tuesday, 5 March, a three-judge bench led by Justice Sikri acquitted six death-row convicts after it re-visited the court's 10-year-old decision in a case of murder of five persons, and rape of a woman and her daughter.

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Former MP DGP Rishi Kumar Shukla Appointed As New CBI Director
5 years, 11 months ago

Former MP DGP Rishi Kumar Shukla Appointed As New CBI Director

Live Law  

Former Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police Rishi Kumar Shukla, a 1983-batch officer, has been appointed the new chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation. "The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has, based on the panel recommended by the Committee constituted as per Section 4A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, approved the appointment of Rishi. "The Appointments …

New CBI director likely to be appointed today: Narendra Modi-led Selection Committee to meet after inconclusive last meeting
5 years, 11 months ago

New CBI director likely to be appointed today: Narendra Modi-led Selection Committee to meet after inconclusive last meeting

Firstpost  

Attorney General KK Venugopal on Friday told the Supreme Court that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led high powered Committee for Appointment meeting is likely to take place on Friday to select a new Director for the CBI. New Delhi: Attorney General KK Venugopal on Friday told the Supreme Court that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led high powered Committee for Appointment meeting is …

Ousted CBI special director Rakesh Asthana among names being considered by selection committee, claims petitioner ML Sharma
5 years, 11 months ago

Ousted CBI special director Rakesh Asthana among names being considered by selection committee, claims petitioner ML Sharma

Firstpost  

Petitioner ML Sharma claimed that ousted CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana’s name is in the list of names that will be considered for the post On the day that a high-powered committee will meet to decide a name for the post of the Central Bureau of Investigation director, petitioner ML Sharma claimed that ousted special director Rakesh Asthana’s name is …

CBI hearing: Justice AK Sikri recuses from case against Nageshwar Rao's appointment as interim chief, says he has 'his own predicaments'
5 years, 11 months ago

CBI hearing: Justice AK Sikri recuses from case against Nageshwar Rao's appointment as interim chief, says he has 'his own predicaments'

Firstpost  

Supreme Court Justice AK Sikri on Thursday recused himself from the hearing in the case challenging M Nageshwar Rao’s appointment as the interim director of the Central Bureau of Investigation. Justice AK Sikri recuses himself from hearing the plea filed by an NGO challenging M Nageshwar Rao’s appointment as the interim CBI director. The Supreme court had quashed Rao’s appointment …

Plea in SC challenges Alok Verma's removal as CBI chief, alleges 'conflict of interest' in Justice AK Sikri's position on selection panel
5 years, 11 months ago

Plea in SC challenges Alok Verma's removal as CBI chief, alleges 'conflict of interest' in Justice AK Sikri's position on selection panel

Firstpost  

A fresh row is likely to erupt in the controversy surrounding the Central Bureau of Investigation, as a new petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday, questioning the way Alok Verma was sacked as the agency’s director. Reports said the plea questions the Selection Committee’s order as well as Justice AK Sikri’s presence at the panel meeting at …

Selection Committee that removed Alok Verma as CBI chief to meet on 24 Jan, set to choose his successor in investigation agency
6 years ago

Selection Committee that removed Alok Verma as CBI chief to meet on 24 Jan, set to choose his successor in investigation agency

Firstpost  

The selection panel which is to decide on the new CBI director will meet on 24 January to take its decision. The panel comprises of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge. The selection committee which will decide on the new CBI director will meet on 24 …

SC agrees to hear challenge to Nageswara Rao’s appointment as interim CBI director
6 years ago

SC agrees to hear challenge to Nageswara Rao’s appointment as interim CBI director

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a challenge to the appointment of M. Nageswara Rao as interim director of the Central Bureau of Investigation. Rao was made to continue as the interim director after former CBI director Alok Verma was removed by the high-power selection panel headed by the Prime Minister, and was assigned the post …

CBI Vs CBI | Make public CVC report: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge to govt
6 years ago

CBI Vs CBI | Make public CVC report: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge to govt

India TV News  

Leader of Congress Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, terming the appointment of M Nageswara Rao as the CBI's interim director "illegal" and demanding that a meeting of the selection committed be convened immediately to appoint a new chief of the probe agency. Kharge, who is part of the prime minister-headed three-member panel that removed Alok Verma …

Justice Sikri wants controversy surrounding removal of CBI chief to 'die', senior lawyers say unfair to target him
6 years ago

Justice Sikri wants controversy surrounding removal of CBI chief to 'die', senior lawyers say unfair to target him

Firstpost  

Justice AK Sikri of the Supreme Court wants the controversy, over his proposed post-retirement assignment and nomination on the PM-led panel which removed Alok Verma as CBI chief, to “die” even as some senior advocates Monday termed the incident mischievous and aimed at targeting him. New Delhi: Justice AK Sikri of the Supreme Court wants the controversy, over his proposed …

In CBI-Alok Verma case, maligning Justice AK Sikri for his deciding vote and targeting CVC inquiry do democracy no good
6 years ago

In CBI-Alok Verma case, maligning Justice AK Sikri for his deciding vote and targeting CVC inquiry do democracy no good

Firstpost  

On 10 January, Alok Verma was removed from his post at the CBI after a high-powered selection committee, comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Justice AK Sikri of the Supreme Court. Former United States president Chester A Arthur, who was also a distinguished attorney, once said, “Men may die, but …

After media furore, Justice AK Sikri withdraws consent to Centre's offer for nominating him to CSAT after retirement
6 years ago

After media furore, Justice AK Sikri withdraws consent to Centre's offer for nominating him to CSAT after retirement

Firstpost  

The Union government was said to have secured the concurrence of both CJI Gogoi and Justice Sikri before filing the nomination. This was shortly after a media report stated that the Centre had last month decided to nominate Justice Sikri, who was recently a member of a high-level committee that decided the fate of former CBI chief Alok Verma, to …

Justice AK Sikri declines honorary judicial position: Here is how lies were spread about his appointment
6 years ago

Justice AK Sikri declines honorary judicial position: Here is how lies were spread about his appointment

Op India  

Supreme Court judge Justice AK Sikri, who is scheduled to retire on March 6, has withdrawn his consent for appointment to the post of president/member of the London-based Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal. It’s this fear that is making him corrupt & destroy key institutions.https://t.co/IfYHf2EMGd — Rahul Gandhi January 13, 2019 Left-wing activist Prashant Bhushan tweeted that Justice Sikri is getting …

Justice Sikri, who voted to remove CBI Chief, withdraws consent to govt offer on his nomination in CSAT
6 years ago

Justice Sikri, who voted to remove CBI Chief, withdraws consent to govt offer on his nomination in CSAT

India TV News  

Supreme Court judge AK Sikri, who has been recommended by the government as India's nominee for president/member in the London-based Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal, withdrew his consent to the government offer on Sunday. According to official sources, the government's decision to nominate Sikri, who retired on March 6, was made last month following an internal process carried out by the …

BREAKING: Justice AK Sikri Withdraws Consent To Nominate Him To Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal
6 years ago

BREAKING: Justice AK Sikri Withdraws Consent To Nominate Him To Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal

Live Law  

Justice AK Sikri has withdrawn his consent to be appointed to the post of president/member of the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal, which was offered by Central Government. Reportedly, he was nominated to this post in London based CSAT, by Central Government, last month.This had given rise to a controversy, in the wake of decision of a high power committee, in …

Chanakya's View: The CBI director's removal was unfair
6 years ago

Chanakya's View: The CBI director's removal was unfair

Deccan Chronicle  

There is a circus of the highest order going on in the Central Bureau of Investigation, the country’s premier investigating agency. It is true that, in this case, the Central Vigilance Agency had gone into the allegations against Mr Verma and submitted a report, on the basis of which the high-level committee that appointed him found sufficient reason to transfer …

Alok Verma removed as CBI chief: Mallikarjun Kharge's dissent guided more by political rivalry than legality
6 years ago

Alok Verma removed as CBI chief: Mallikarjun Kharge's dissent guided more by political rivalry than legality

Firstpost  

The removal of ousted CBI chief Alok Verma was approved by two members of the three-member Selection Committee that consisted of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Justice AK Sikri of the Supreme Court, who was nominated by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. Before getting into the rebuttal of Kharge and Congress’ …

Alok Verma resigns: Congress, apologists for ex-CBI chief conveniently overlook facts while attacking Centre
6 years ago

Alok Verma resigns: Congress, apologists for ex-CBI chief conveniently overlook facts while attacking Centre

Firstpost  

Did the Congress and Verma’s other backers know they had a weak hand? Worse, Verma was removed after a months’ long process of each step being vetted by the Supreme Court, either by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India or by his nominee and the Central Vigilance Commission examining various allegations against Verma; being sent on leave by …

CBI vs CBI LIVE: Alok Verma Quits After Turning Down New Role, Says Natural Justice Was Scuttled
6 years ago

CBI vs CBI LIVE: Alok Verma Quits After Turning Down New Role, Says Natural Justice Was Scuttled

News 18  

CBI vs CBI LIVE: Former CBI director Alok Verma resigned from the services on Friday, a day after he was removed from the investigative agency’s top post by the high-powered committee and transferred to head the fire services. “Also, it may be noted that the undersigned already superannuated as on July 31, 2017 and was only serving Government as Director, …

Mallikarjun Kharge gives dissent note on Alok Verma's removal as CBI chief
6 years ago

Mallikarjun Kharge gives dissent note on Alok Verma's removal as CBI chief

India TV News  

During a meeting of the high-profile panel chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi against its decision to shunt out CBI Director Alok Verma, Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday gave a dissent note. "It would be grossly unfair not to restore Alok Verma to the full extent of the authority enjoyed by the office of the Director …

'Have Tried To Uphold Integrity Of Institution', Alok Verma Issues Statement After Removal As CBI Director
6 years ago

'Have Tried To Uphold Integrity Of Institution', Alok Verma Issues Statement After Removal As CBI Director

Live Law  

Alok Verma, who was removed as CBI Director by the High Powered Committee yesterday, has put out a statement today that he has always tried to "uphold the integrity of the institution, while attempts were made to destroy it".He also said that the action against him was based on "false, unsubstantiated and frivolous allegations made by only one person, who …

Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya, leakage and fabrication of documents and more: Read the findings of CVC report against Alok Verma
6 years ago

Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya, leakage and fabrication of documents and more: Read the findings of CVC report against Alok Verma

Op India  

CBI Director Alok Verma has been ousted from his post by a High Powered Committee comprising of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Justice Sikri and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge. The CVC report says that Alok Verma was divested of his duties because of the circumstances prevailing in the CBI including non-co-operation, non-compliance and wilful obstruction to the inquiry being conducted. IRCTC …

CVC report doesn't have enough material to disqualify Alok Verma as CBI chief, says Mallikarjun Kharge in dissent note
6 years ago

CVC report doesn't have enough material to disqualify Alok Verma as CBI chief, says Mallikarjun Kharge in dissent note

Firstpost  

Mallikarjun Kharge said “there can be no alternative, but to restore Alok Verma unto “full range of authority enjoyed by the office of the director”. Two days after CBI director Alok Verma was reinstated by the Supreme Court, a high-powered selection panel, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, removed Verma from office. After examining the contents of a Central Vigilance …

Transferred on basis of false, unsubstantiated, frivolous allegations: Alok Verma on his ouster as CBI Director
6 years ago

Transferred on basis of false, unsubstantiated, frivolous allegations: Alok Verma on his ouster as CBI Director

India TV News  

Hours after he was removed as the CBI Director by a high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Alok Verma has claimed that he was transferred on the basis of ' false, unsubstantiated and frivolous' allegations made by only one person who was inimical to him. Earlier on Thursday, a high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on …

Alok Verma sacked: AG Mukul Rohatgi slams CBI chief's reaction to removal; Congress says Narendra Modi fears probe in Rafale case
6 years ago

Alok Verma sacked: AG Mukul Rohatgi slams CBI chief's reaction to removal; Congress says Narendra Modi fears probe in Rafale case

Firstpost  

A three-member committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday removed Alok Verma as the Central Bureau of Investigation director, merely a day after he had resumed office on Wednesday Former attorney general Mukul Rohatgi on Thursday said that Verma’s sharp reaction to his removal was “not in good taste”. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy told CNN-News18, “I am shocked… …

Mallikarjuna Kharge gives dissent note on Alok Verma’s removal as CBI chief
6 years ago

Mallikarjuna Kharge gives dissent note on Alok Verma’s removal as CBI chief

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjuna Kharge on Thursday gave a dissent note during a meeting of the high-profile panel chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi against its decision to shunt out CBI Director Alok Verma, two days after he was reinstated by the Supreme Court. The three-member panel also included A K Sikri as a nominee of …

High powered committee comprising of PM Modi, SC Judge and Kharge sacks CBI Director Alok Verma
6 years ago

High powered committee comprising of PM Modi, SC Judge and Kharge sacks CBI Director Alok Verma

Op India  

A day after CBI director Alok Verma resumed his duties after Supreme Court had reinstated him putting aside the decision of the union government to send him on leave, the high powered committee constituted to look into his fate has decided to remove him from the post. Alok Verma removed as CBI chief after selection panel chaired by PM Modi …

Alok Verma removed as CBI Chief by PM Modi-led selection panel, Nageshwar Rao given charge | 10 Key Developments
6 years ago

Alok Verma removed as CBI Chief by PM Modi-led selection panel, Nageshwar Rao given charge | 10 Key Developments

India TV News  

A high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday removed Alok Verma as the CBI Chief, who was reinstated by a Supreme Court order after he was sent on forced leave by the government. Alok Verma was shunted out as the CBI Chief after a marathon meeting of high-powered selection committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on …

Alok Verma axed as CBI chief by Selection Committee: He failed to protect institution's integrity, didn't deserve post
6 years ago

Alok Verma axed as CBI chief by Selection Committee: He failed to protect institution's integrity, didn't deserve post

Firstpost  

It sends a chill down the spine to think of all that a CBI officer scorned can do taking cue from two two illustrious gents. What this sordid drama shows is that both the director and special director have been busy carving up the CBI into their personal fiefdoms, forcing everybody around them to become part of this dirty factional …

PM-led panel orders removal of Alok Verma as CBI Director
6 years ago

PM-led panel orders removal of Alok Verma as CBI Director

India TV News  

A high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to remove CBI Director Alok Verma from his position on Thursday. The CBI chief and his deputy Special Director Rakesh Asthana were sent on the forced leave over two months ago to stop the "kilkenny cat fight" between them. Congress President Rahul Gandhi also attacked the government ahead of the …

No decision on Alok Verma as Kharge seeks more time, rakes up the Rafale bogey again
6 years ago

No decision on Alok Verma as Kharge seeks more time, rakes up the Rafale bogey again

Op India  

The three-member high-level committee formed to discuss the fate of CBI director Alok Verma, comprising of PM Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition and Chief Justice Gogoi, met on Wednesday evening but failed to make any decision as Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge sought time to know whether CBI Chief was working on the Rafale deal probe, among …

CBI Vs CBI: Director Alok Verma revokes transfers done in his absence
6 years ago

CBI Vs CBI: Director Alok Verma revokes transfers done in his absence

India TV News  

After a gap of 77 days, Alok Verma resumed his work as Central Bureau of Investigation director on Wednesday. On the very first day of his return after being exiled, CBI Director annulled most of the transfers effected by M Nageshwar Rao, who was holding the charge as the interim director. Then Joint Director Rao, a 1986-batch Odisha cadre IPS …

India’s CBI chief fired 48 hours after being reinstated by court
6 years ago

India’s CBI chief fired 48 hours after being reinstated by court

Al Jazeera  

A panel led by PM Modi sacks Alok Verma – a step critics say will undermine the autonomy of investigating agency. This is completely malafide on the part of the government and the prime minister to remove him within a day of his reinstatement without even hearing him by Prashant Bhushan, Supreme Court lawyer The decision to remove him was …

Back in charge of CBI, Alok Verma scraps transfer orders of interim director
6 years ago

Back in charge of CBI, Alok Verma scraps transfer orders of interim director

Hindustan Times  

Reinstated Central Bureau of Investigation director Alok Verma wasted no time on his first day back at work on Wednesday after a forced 77-day leave of absence, and promptly scrapped all but one of the transfer orders issued by interim director M Nageswara Rao. The high-powered selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Wednesday to decide on …

CBI Director Alok Verma revokes transfers ordered by M Nageshwar Rao in his absence
6 years ago

CBI Director Alok Verma revokes transfers ordered by M Nageshwar Rao in his absence

India TV News  

CBI Director Alok Verma, who has been reinstated, by the order of Supreme Court on Thursday utilised his 'limited powers' to annul most of the transfers effected by M Nageshwar Rao, who was holding the charge as the interim director. Then Joint Director M Nageswar Rao, a 1986-batch Odisha cadre IPS officer who was later promoted as Additional Director, was …

Alok Verma Case : Who Has The Last Laugh?
6 years ago

Alok Verma Case : Who Has The Last Laugh?

Live Law  

Yesterday, the Supreme Court set aside the orders of Central Vigilance Commission & Department of Personnel & Training which divested Alok Verma of the powers of CBI Director.The Court rejected the defence of the Attorney General that action against Verma was mere divestment of charges, and hence it did not amount to 'transfer' so as to require the consent of …

CJI Nominates Justice AK Sikri To The High Powered Committee Considering Allegations Against CBI Director Alok Verma
6 years ago

CJI Nominates Justice AK Sikri To The High Powered Committee Considering Allegations Against CBI Director Alok Verma

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has nominated senior most SC Judge Justice AK Sikri to be part of the high powered committee under to consider the allegations against CBI Director Alok Verma to avoid the conflict of interest in the Case. Since the Judgment re-instating Alok Verma as CBI Director was authored by CJI Gogoi, he nominated another …

‘Head must be role model’: SC in major order on Alok Verma reinstatement
6 years ago

‘Head must be role model’: SC in major order on Alok Verma reinstatement

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court today reinstated ousted CBI chief Alok Verma, three months after the government divested him of his powers and sent him on forced leave in a midnight action. The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the government’s order sending CBI director Alok Verma on forced leave and reinstated his powers The Supreme Court, while referring to the Delhi …

SC reinstates Alok Verma as CBI director: Timeline of murky row which saw agency grapple with graft charges, political interference
6 years ago

SC reinstates Alok Verma as CBI director: Timeline of murky row which saw agency grapple with graft charges, political interference

Firstpost  

Following is the chronology of events leading up to the Supreme Court reinstating Alok Kumar Verma as CBI director on Tuesday. New Delhi: Following is the chronology of events leading up to the Supreme Court reinstating Alok Kumar Verma as CBI director on Tuesday, setting aside the Centre’s decision to divest him of his powers: April 2016: Gujarat-cadre IPS officer …

Alok Verma wins CBI battle as Supreme Court steps in to 'insulate' agency against political interference: Full text of SC verdict
6 years ago

Alok Verma wins CBI battle as Supreme Court steps in to 'insulate' agency against political interference: Full text of SC verdict

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated CBI Director Alok Verma, setting aside the Centre’s decision to divest him of his powers, but restrained him from taking any major policy decision till the CVC probe into corruption charges against him is over. The Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated CBI Director Alok Verma, setting aside the Centre’s decision to divest him of …

Alok Verma's win against CBI a 'partial victory'? SC says no policy decision till select committee meets; CBI chief retires on 31 Jan
6 years ago

Alok Verma's win against CBI a 'partial victory'? SC says no policy decision till select committee meets; CBI chief retires on 31 Jan

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Centre’s order divesting CBI director Alok Verma of his powers after an internal feud in the investigative agency came to the forefront in October 2018. The Supreme Court’s decision reinstating Alok Verma as the CBI director has generated bittersweet reactions. The apex court on Tuesday set aside the Centre’s order divesting Verma …

CBI Vs CBI | PM Modi should resign: CPI-M after Alok Verma's reinstatement
6 years ago

CBI Vs CBI | PM Modi should resign: CPI-M after Alok Verma's reinstatement

India TV News  

The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Tuesday said the Supreme Court judgment reinstating CBI Director Alok Verma was a strong indictment of Narendra Modi and said the Prime Minister should have quit. The CPI-M said in a statement that the apex court verdict "shows how the Modi government has subverted and subordinated every single rule and norm in the functioning …

CBI vs CBI: Decision to send Alok Verma on leave based on CVC recommendation, says Arun Jaitley
6 years ago

CBI vs CBI: Decision to send Alok Verma on leave based on CVC recommendation, says Arun Jaitley

India TV News  

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday, presenting the government's stance on the Supreme Court judgement reinstating Alok Verma as Central Bureau of Investigation Director, said that Verma and Rakesh Asthana were sent on leave to save the credibility of the CBI. Jaitley, while speaking to reporters in the Parliament complex after the Supreme Court gave orders to reinstate CBI director …

The SC verdict on CBI Director is not a ‘blow to the government’, don’t let pliant media fool you
6 years ago

The SC verdict on CBI Director is not a ‘blow to the government’, don’t let pliant media fool you

Op India  

The judgement is out in the CBI vs CBI feud. The SC reinstated Alok Verma with clipped wings, saying that he won’t be able to take any major policy decisions till the High Powered Committee comprising of Chief Justice Gogoi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition decides his fate. Alok Verma Reinstated As CBI Chief By Top Court …

Alok Verma Verdict LIVE: Rahul Gandhi Sees Rafale Victory in Ruling, Says 'Nothing Can Save PM Modi Now'
6 years ago

Alok Verma Verdict LIVE: Rahul Gandhi Sees Rafale Victory in Ruling, Says 'Nothing Can Save PM Modi Now'

News 18  

Alok Verma Verdict LIVE: In a major setback for the government, the Supreme Court has reinstated CBI chief Alok Verma. The court said Verma, who was sent on forced leave, could not be stripped of his powers but added that he could not take major policy decisions till the decision of the Selection Committee. Reacting to the verdict, Finance Minister …

CBI vs CBI: SC reinstates Alok Verma as Director, restrains him from taking major policy decisions
6 years ago

CBI vs CBI: SC reinstates Alok Verma as Director, restrains him from taking major policy decisions

India TV News  

In a big relief to Alok Verma, the Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated him as CBI Director and quashed the Centre’s notification divesting him of his powers and sending him on leave. However, the apex court bench comprising Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph restrained Alok Verma from taking any major …

SC reinstates CBI chief without power to take any policy decision, high-powered committee to decide his fate
6 years ago

SC reinstates CBI chief without power to take any policy decision, high-powered committee to decide his fate

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated Alok Verma as Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, setting aside the Centre’s decision to send him on leave before the end of his term in January this year, reported Bar and Bench. As CJI Gogoi was unavailable today, Justice Kaul pronounced the verdict stating that Alok Verma cannot take any major policy …

Supreme Court likely to pronounce judgment on Alok Verma's plea today; CBI chief challenged govt order sending him on leave
6 years ago

Supreme Court likely to pronounce judgment on Alok Verma's plea today; CBI chief challenged govt order sending him on leave

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Tuesday its verdict on CBI Director Alok Verma’s plea against the Centre’s decision to divest him of powers and sending him on leave. The Centre had taken a decision against Verma and CBI’s Special Director Rakesh Asthana after their feud become public as they made allegations of corruption against each other. The …

Supreme Court reinstates Alok Verma as CBI chief. But there is fine print
6 years ago

Supreme Court reinstates Alok Verma as CBI chief. But there is fine print

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reinstated Central Bureau of Investigation director Alok Verma, cancelling the government’s October order to divest him as the chief of the probe agency. But the top court ruled that Alok Verma cannot take any major policy decisions till the selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviews the probe report against him and decides …

Alok Verma Is Still Director Of CBI, Current Action Is Only A Temporary Measure: AG KK Venugopal Tells SC
6 years, 1 month ago

Alok Verma Is Still Director Of CBI, Current Action Is Only A Temporary Measure: AG KK Venugopal Tells SC

Live Law  

Attorney General K. K. Venugopal on Wednesday countered each of the grounds raised by the petitioners in challenging the propriety of the October 23 order of the Central government sending CBI Director Alok Kumar Verma on leave.It has been the case of the petitioners, being Verma and NGO Common Cause, that in passing the impugned order, the government of India …

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