6 years, 5 months ago

Govt trying to hide something with hasty decision: Former Supreme Court judge on CBI row

Former Justice Asok Kumar Ganguly blasted the Union Government for creating a situational crisis within the Central Bureau of Investigation. They are controlled by statutes and I would like to know under what provisions the Director has been asked to go on leave," Ganguly told India Today. Claiming the government was trying to hide something by taking such hasty and unwarranted decisions, Ganguly said, "The government did not proceed in a tidy fashion. He said, "The message is that the government is trying to hide something with its cards but is not clear. Praising the Supreme Court's timely actions, he said, "The Supreme Court has tried to stem the rot and acted brilliantly by taking unprecedented steps in this case.

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SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group

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SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the CBI's stand on a plea seeking a probe into the alleged financial fraud committed by Kolkata-based SREI Group. SC asks CBI stand on plea to probe 'fraud' by Kolkata's SREI group A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of the submissions of advocate Prashant Bhushan, …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Clearcut defiance by CBI, conveys it doesn't care about our orders: Delhi court

India Today

A Delhi court on Monday came down heavily on the Central Bureau of Investigation, accusing the agency of concealing material from the court in a probe into an alleged bank fraud case. Pointing out that the CBI failed to produce the crime file of the case despite clear directions, the court noted, "It appears that the investigating agency has something …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court clears way for CBI probe into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the decks for a CBI probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that left 68 people dead. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan dismissed the special leave petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu government against the Madras High Court judgment ordering the CBI probe. Based on petitions filed by AIADMK …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Expresses Disinclination To Stay Karnataka Lokayukta Investigation In DK Shivakumar Disproportionate Assets Case

Live Law

In pleas challenging withdrawal of consent accorded by Karnataka government for CBI to prosecute Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case, the Supreme Court today expressed disinclination to pass any interim order regarding ongoing investigation by Karnataka Lokayukta.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan heard the matter, arising out of. In pleas challenging …

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court transfers to CBI, two FIRs against Bengal BJP leader over 2020 scuffle with Trinamool workers

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred to Central Bureau of Investigation two FIRs lodged against West Bengal BJP leader Kabir Shankar Bose pertaining to the 2020 scuffle between his security staff and Trinamool Congress workers. A Bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Pankaj Mithal gave its judgment on a plea filed by Mr. Bose seeking direction for transferring the …

4 months ago

Routine Transfer Of Cases To CBI Overburdens It, Demoralises State Police Officers : Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court recently observed that routine transfer of cases from state authorities to the Central Bureau of Investigation overburdens 'premier investigating agency' of the country and has a 'very serious demoralizing impact' on officers of the state police.The observation came while the Court was dealing with State of West Bengal's challenge to a Calcutta High Court order,. The Supreme …

Supreme Court junks CBI plea in Yasin Malik case: 'Even Ajmal Kasab got fair trial'

India TV News

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Monday emphasised the importance of a fair trial system citing the example of of 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab's case. This happened when the court was hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation appeal regarding a Jammu court’s direction for local Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik to personally appear to face the trial. In …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On CBI's Plea Challenging Karnataka Govt's Withdrawal Of Consent For Probe Against Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Live Law

The Supreme Court yesterday issued notice on Central Bureau of Investigation's petition challenging Karnataka government's withdrawal of consent for probe against Congress leader and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order, tagging the case with another petition assailing the withdrawal of consent, filed by BJP. The Supreme …

6 months, 1 week ago

2021 post-poll violence: Supreme Court pulls up CBI for ‘scandalous allegations’ against West Bengal judiciary

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up the Central Bureau of Investigation for casting “scandalous” aspersions against the West Bengal judiciary to justify its plea to transfer the trial of cases related to the violence which occurred after the State Assembly elections in 2021. It is very unfortunate that the Central agency has chosen to cast aspersions on courts in …

6 months, 4 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest: September 5, 2024

The Hindu

Employ ex-servicemen, State security forces in high-risk areas of hospitals: Health Ministry The Union Health Ministry has suggested employing ex-servicemen as security personnel in hospital areas which have been identified as high-risk, as one of the measures to enhance safety and security for doctors and healthcare workers. Companies bought over by the Adani Group got ‘haircut’ of 96% to 42% …

7 months ago

Top news of the day: High Court rejects CBI plea to continue probe against Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar; two YSR Congress Rajya Sabha MPs resign, six more likely to follow suit, and more

The Hindu

High Court rejects CBI plea to continue probe against Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Two YSRCP MPs of Rajya Sabha resign, party set to lose ground in Upper House YSR Congress Party Rajya Sabha members Mopidevi Venkataramana and Beeda Mastan Rao have submitted their resignations to Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar at New Delhi on Thursday. Kangana Ranaut meets BJP chief Nadda days …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal's suit on CBI probe despite withdrawal of general consent maintainable: SC

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday held as maintainable a suit filed by the West Bengal government which alleged that the CBI was continue probes into various cases despite the state's withdrawal of general consent on November 16, 2018.A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta said the state's suit shall proceed in accordance with law on …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

SC rejects WB govt's plea against HC order directing CBI probe into allegations in Sandeshkhali

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by the West Bengal government challenging the Calcutta High Court's order which directed a CBI investigation into the allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali. While hearing the plea on April 29, the apex court asked the West Bengal government as to why the state should …

9 months ago

CBI misled Supreme Court, arrested Kejriwal despite claiming probe was complete, says Sanjay Singh

The Hindu

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh on June 30 said the Central Bureau of Investigation was “misleading” the Supreme Court and had arrested Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the sole reason of keeping political opponents in jail. Announcing at a press conference that all parties under the INDIA bloc would protest on Parliament premises against the …

9 months ago

Excise Case: CBI gets 3 days remand of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Wednesday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to three days CBI remand in connection with the Excise policy case. During the remand period, the court has allowed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, to meet him for 30 minutes and his lawyer to meet him every day for 30 …

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Will complete probe into Delhi excise policy by July 3: CBI, ED tells SC

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate committed in the Supreme Court on Tuesday to complete their investigations and file final charge sheets in the Delhi excise policy case by July 3. “This deceptive act was a calculated move to create the illusion that the excise policy was formed after careful consideration of the feedback received from …

10 months ago

Delhi Court pulls up CBI for delay in filing 'conclusive' charge sheet in Railways land-for-job case

India TV News

A Delhi court on Wednesday pulled up the Central Bureau of Investigation for the delay in filing a "conclusive charge sheet" in the alleged Railway land-for-job scam. RJD chief Lalu Prasad and several of his family members, including his son Tejashwi Yadav are named in in the alleged land for job scam in the Indian Railways. The CBI had filed …

10 months, 4 weeks ago

CBI is independent body, not under control of Union of India: Centre tells SC

Op India

The Central government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the Central Bureau of Investigation is an independent body and is not under the control of the Union of India and opposed West Bengal’s suit against the Centre over the CBI probes in the State. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Centre, raised preliminary objections on a lawsuit filed by …

11 months ago

CBI not under control of Union of India: Centre in Supreme Court

Hindustan Times

The Central Bureau of Investigation is not under “control” of the Union of India, the central government told the Supreme Court on Thursday, while raising preliminary objections on a lawsuit filed by West Bengal on the agency continuing with its probe in several cases without seeking the state's prior approval. Article 131, which deals with the apex court's jurisdiction in …

11 months ago

Supreme Court slams WB government for challenging CBI probe in Sandeshkhali case

Op India

On Monday, the Supreme Court of India pulled up the West Bengal government for opposing the CBI investigation into the Sandeshkhali issue. Notably, the West Bengal government has filed a Special Leave Petition against the Calcutta High Court’s judgment that directed the CBI to investigate the allegations of land-grabbing and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali. While the bench expressed reservations about …

1 year ago

2G case | Delhi High Court to rule on March 22 on CBI’s plea against acquittal of A. Raja, others

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court will announce on March 22 its decision on whether to admit the Central Bureau of Investigation’s appeal challenging the acquittal of former Telecom Minister and current Lok Sabha MP A. Raja, and others, in the 2G spectrum allocation case. In December 2017, a special CBI court in New Delhi acquitted Mr. Raja, Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi, …

1 year ago

2015 Sacrilege Cases: High Court Frames 4 Questions For Larger Bench On Ram Rahim's Plea Challenging Punjab's Withdrawal Of Consent For CBI Probe

Live Law

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has framed four questions while referring Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim's plea challenging Punjab Government's withdrawal of consent for CBI probe into 2015 Sacrilege Cases, in which he is an accused. In 2021, Ram Rahim moved High Court seeking a fair and impartial investigation in three different incidents of sacrilege of Shri …

1 year ago

Sandeshkhali case: Supreme Court refuses to interfere with CBI probe order

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Calcutta high court order transferring the investigation into the attack on Enforcement Directorate officials in Sandeshkhali on January 5 from the West Bengal Police to the Central Bureau of Investigation even as it expunged disparaging remarks made against the state government and local police in the impugned order. The high …

1 year ago

Sandeshkhali case: Supreme Court dismisses Bengal govt's plea, refuses to stay Calcutta HC order

India TV News

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the West Bengal government's plea seeking an urgent hearing on the Sandeshkhali case which pertains to assault on Enforcement Directorate officers in January. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led state government had moved to the apex court demanding an early hearing after refusing to transfer Shahjahan to CBI custody. West Bengal govt moves apex …

1 year, 1 month ago

Post-poll violence case: Supreme Court refuses to pass order on urgent listing of West Bengal Govt's suit against CBI probe

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on February 21 refused to pass an order on an urgent listing of a lawsuit filed by the West Bengal Government that has accused the CBI of going ahead with its probe in post-poll violence cases, without securing the prerequisite nod from the State under the law. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing in the matter on behalf …

1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka HC defers hearing on pleas in Shivakumar’s disproportionate asset case

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court The Karnataka high court on Monday deferred the hearing on the petitions filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation and Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal regarding the withdrawal of consent for the investigation against deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, said senior counsel. The Karnataka government’s decision to revoke the previously granted consent to CBI …

1 year, 1 month ago

Sluggishness Intolerable: Calcutta High Court Slams CBI's Conduct For Failing To File Appeal Within Limitation Period

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court has heavily criticized the conduct of the Central Bureau of Investigation and its Director for failing to file an appeal within the statutory period of limitation.A single bench of Justice Bibhas Ranjan De, in a plea for condonation of delay in filing the special leave to appeal, allowed delayed filing in the interest of justice and …

1 year, 2 months ago

Contain indiscipline at Calcutta High Court with an iron hand

New Indian Express

A dramatic takedown in the Calcutta High Court brought the higher judiciary under a cloud last week and forced Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to suo motu set up a five-member Constitution bench to stem the rot. It all began with Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay ordering a CBI probe into an alleged medical seat scam using fake ST certificates …

1 year, 2 months ago

'Lightly' Interfering In State's Investigation May Disrupt Co-operative Federalism: Calcutta HC Stays Order For CBI Probe Into Medical College Admissions

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court has recently stayed an order by a single bench for the immediate transfer of a probe being conducted by the State into the admission of reserved category candidates into medical colleges based on allegedly improperly issued caste certificates to the Central Bureau of Investigation.A single bench of Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay had initially directed for the probe. …

1 year, 4 months ago

Assets case: Supreme Court refuses to intervene in CBI plea against D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation against a decision of the Karnataka High Court to grant interim stay to the probe against Deputy Chief Minister D.K. “The impugned order being interim in nature, we are not inclined to interfere with the same, more particularly when the petitioner - CBI - …

1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain CBI's Challenge To HC Stay Of Probe Against DK Shivakumar, Asks HC To Decide In 2 Weeks

Live Law

The Supreme Court Friday refused to entertain the plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation challenging Karnataka High Court's decision to stay an investigation against Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a disproportionate assets case. However, the Court requested the High Court to consider the application filed by the CBI for vacating the stay granted and the appeal pending before …

1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka HC dismisses DCM DK Shivakumar's plea to quash disproportionate assets case filed by CBI

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday dismissed Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's plea to quash the CBI's disproportionate assets case against him. The High Court vacated the interim stay on the CBI probe and directed the agency to complete its investigation and file a final report within three months. The Supreme Court on Monday had refused to vacate the …

1 year, 6 months ago

Unsubstantiated Judicial Remarks Against CBI Demoralizes Entire Agency: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has observed that unsubstantiated judicial remarks against the Central Bureau of Investigation demoralizes the entire agency, calling it India’s “premier investigating agency.”“…. The Delhi High Court has observed that unsubstantiated judicial remarks against the Central Bureau of Investigation demoralizes the entire agency, calling it India’s “premier investigating agency.” “…. It is also pertinent to note that …

1 year, 8 months ago

Corruption case: SC dismisses CBI's plea against stay on probe against Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

Firstpost

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Karnataka High Court’s order granting an interim stay on a CBI probe against the state’s Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a corruption case The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Karnataka High Court’s order granting an interim stay on a CBI probe against the state’s Deputy …

1 year, 10 months ago

West Bengal recruitment case: Supreme Court refuses to stay ED, CBI probe against TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee

India TV News

West Bengal recruitment case: Supreme Court refuses to stay ED, CBI probe against TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee West Bengal recruitment scam: The Supreme Court stated that it is not inclined to interfere as far as an investigation is concerned. Earlier on May 18, the Calcutta High Court's single-judge bench upheld the previous order of empowering the central agencies to question …

1 year, 10 months ago

BREAKING | Supreme Court To Hear TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Appeal Against CBI Notice In School Jobs Scam Case On May 26

Live Law

The Supreme Court has agreed to list on May 26 an appeal filed by TMC leader and MP Abhishek Banerjee against Calcutta High Court's order dismissing his plea to recall the order passed by Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay on April 13 giving liberty to the CBI and ED to interrogate him in the West Bengal School Job Scam case. Last week, …

1 year, 10 months ago

CBI arrests media channel India Ahead’s Arvind Kumar Singh, says transferred crores through Hawala to firm handling AAP’s Goa election publicity

Op India

On Monday, May 15, the Central Bureau of Investigation said that Arvind Kumar Singh, the commercial head and production controller of Noida-based India Ahead news channel in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam on Friday. Following his arrest on the same day, Special CBI Judge M. K. Nagpal of Rouse Avenue Court remanded Singh to CBI custody till May …

1 year, 11 months ago

Fabricated case, says Arvind Kejriwal after 9-hour questioning by CBI

The Hindu

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation for over nine hours on Sunday in the Delhi excise policy case. Speaking to the media from his residence after the questioning, Mr. Kejriwal said “the entire case is fabricated and they do not have any proof. I thank the CBI officers for treating me with respect …

1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court sets aside HC order for CBI probe in MoS convoy attack in Bengal

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside a Calcutta high court order for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into an alleged attack on a convoy of Union minister of state for home Nisith Pramanik in West Bengal in February this year. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud also asked the high court …

1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi excise policy scam: High Court issues notice to CBI on AAP leader Manish Sisodia's bail plea

India TV News

Delhi excise policy case: In a recent development to the excise policy scam case, the Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation on AAP leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's bail plea. Sisodia moves High Court Earlier on Wednesday, Sisodia had moved the Delhi High Court challenging the March 31 …

2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi excise policy case | Supreme Court refuses to entertain Manish Sisodia’s plea challenging CBI arrest, advises him to approach Delhi HC

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to intervene at this stage in a petition filed by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia challenging his arrest in the Delhi excise policy case. Narasimhasaid Mr. Sisodia has alternative remedies available before the High Court and asked him to pursue them instead of directly invoking the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 32 …

2 years, 1 month ago

Sisodia moves Supreme Court challenging his arrest by CBI, CJI to hear matter today

The Hindu

The Supreme Court agreed to urgently hear on February 28 at 3.50 p.m. a petition filed by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Delhi excise policy case. Mr. Singhvi, who made the mentioning for early listing, referred to the apex court’s 2021 judgment in the Vinod Dua case. The …

2 years, 1 month ago

Manish Sisodia moves SC against arrest by CBI; CJI agrees to hear matter today

Hindustan Times

Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court, challenging his arrest and the manner of CBI investigation in the alleged liquor scam case. The Rouse Avenue Court, while sending Sisodia to the CBI remand, directed that the interrogation of the AAP leader during the remand period shall be conducted at some place having CCTV coverage in …

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2 years, 1 month ago

\'Gave evasive replies, did not cooperate\': CBI on Manish Sisodia\'s arrest

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: After arresting Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor excise policy case, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday said that the former was giving evasive replies and not cooperating in the investigation. Shortly before arriving at the CBI office for questioning, the Deputy Chief Minister said false cases are being lodged …

2 years, 1 month ago

'Extreme Inefficiency': Calcutta High Court Again Expresses Displeasure At CBI Probe In Recruitment Scam Case, Removes CBI Officer

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday expressed displeasure at the progress of the investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitments for government-aided schools in West Bengal. Justice Abhijit Gangopadhay on Tuesday had removed investigation officer Somnath Biswas from the special investigation team of the CBI that is probing. Justice Abhijit Gangopadhay on Tuesday had removed …

2 years, 2 months ago

'Against Natural Justice': Supreme Court Quashes CBI Investigation Against Former Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat

Live Law

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of India set aside a Uttarakhand High Court order which had directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to investigate the corruption allegations against former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat. "Applying the law laid down by this Court and considering the fact that the High Court issued impugned directions contained in 155.6 and 155.7 …

2 years, 4 months ago

West Bengal's Suit Against CBI's FIRs : Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing To December 13

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Friday will take up the suit filed by the State of West Bengal against the raids by the Central Bureau of Investigation in relation to the post-poll violence in the State on December 13. The State government had alleged that CBI is going ahead with investigation in cases of post-poll violence without securing the per-requisite sanction …

2 years, 5 months ago

BJP, Cong. slam KCR govt on GO withdrawing general consent to CBI

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: The BJP and the Congress took strong exception on Sunday to the TRS government withdrawing general consent to the central investigating agencies to register and investigate cases in the state. Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka told Deccan Chronicle that the Congress governments were transparent and allowed investigations to be conducted by the CBI and central agencies. The TRS government’s secret GO …

2 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra govt restores general consent to CBI to probe cases within state

Firstpost

On October 21, 2020, the Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government had withdrawn the general consent to the CBI under the contention that the central government was misusing central probe agencies to settle political scores Mumbai: The Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government has reversed the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi dispensation’s decision of withdrawing general consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation to investigate …

2 years, 6 months ago

Niira Radia tapes: Supreme Court directs CBI to file status report on probe into intercepted conversations

India TV News

Highlights No criminality has been found in conversations: CBI tells SC in matter of Niira Radia tapes 3-judge bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud was hearing a plea filed by industrialist Ratan Tata The matter in Niira Radia tapes is now posted for next hearing on October 12, 2022 Niira Radia tapes : The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday …

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