“CBI Embarked on a Fishing and Roving Inquiry”: SC Quashes Charges Against Karnataka Coal Company

Today, 23rd August, The Supreme Court criticized the CBI for unjustified criminal charges against a Karnataka coal company based on an incomplete CAG report. The Court dismissed corruption charges, noting the CBI’s misuse of the report, which had not been finalized. The company’s appeal was upheld, and framing charges were overturned.