The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain the plea filed by Congress-led 14 opposition parties, alleging "arbitrary use" of central probe agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against opposition leaders and seeking a fresh set
The ED in its reply while opposed Anubrata Mondal's plea and stated that the CBI Court of West Bengal which is presently examining the Scheduled Offence, may call the accused when required. ED also opposed the plea on maintainability grounds.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said there is no dearth of political will to fight against corruption in the country adding that agencies do not need to stop or hesitate anywhere.
The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday extended the judicial custody of Delhi's former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia till April 17, in a case pertaining to alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped excise policy.
Addressing the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of CBI, he said, "CBI has given hope and strength to the common citizen. People hold protests to demand CBI inquiry as CBI has emerged as a brand for truth and justice."
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia will be produced at Rouse Avenue court on Monday at 2:00 pm in a case pertaining to alleged irregularities in the framing and implementation of the excise policy of the Union Teritorry government.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday at 12 noon at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, said a press release by Prime Minister's Office on Sunday.
According to the officials, ED has initiated investigations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) based upon an FIR registered by CBI, New Delhi against Magnum Steels and others for defrauding Bank of Baroda to the tune of Rs 95.97 crore.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed the charges in connection with the death of Mahant Narendra Giri, against the accused Anand Giri, Adya Prasad Tiwari and Sandeep Tiwari.