Who Are You to File This Case?: Supreme Court Refuses PIL Seeking CBI Probe Into Bihar Bharat Bhushan Tiwari Encounter

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking a CBI probe into the alleged June 17, 2026 police encounter of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar. The Bench questioned the petitioner’s locus standi and granted liberty to approach the High Court instead.

Bharat Bhushan Tiwari Encounter: Why Did Supreme Court Refuse Urgent Hearing Of PIL Seeking CBI Probe?

The Supreme Court declined urgent hearing of a PIL seeking an independent probe into the alleged fake encounter killing of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar, asking the petitioner to approach the Registrar first. The plea also raises concerns over extra-judicial killings nationwide.