Accused Kalyani Singh, in the Sippy Sidhu murder case, has sought Supreme Court intervention to halt the ongoing trial. Originally under UT police, the case shifted to the CBI in 2016. Kalyani, arrested in June 2022, faces charges for the murder. Legal battles and requests for evidence access have led to conflicting court decisions, culminating in an upcoming Supreme Court hearing on February 23, 2024.
The Calcutta High Court initially mandated the creation of a joint SIT comprising CBI and state police officers to investigate the assault on ED officers during a raid. However, the court has temporarily suspended the formation of the SIT in response to an appeal by the ED, indicating a delay in the investigation process.
The Delhi High Court clarified that the CBI must disclose information related to corruption and human rights violations under the RTI Act, rejecting blanket exemptions. This reaffirms the importance of transparency and accountability, ensuring that exemptions do not undermine the Act’s purpose. The ruling emphasizes the balance between confidentiality in investigations and the public’s right to information.
In a significant declaration to the Supreme Court, the Union government emphasized the autonomous nature of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), stating that the agency operates independently without any direct control or superintendence from the Centre. This statement came during a hearing on Thursday, where the government opposed a petition by the West Bengal […]
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to a bail plea by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia. Sisodia is implicated in the Delhi excise policy scam case. The bench, consisting of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Bela M Trivedi, […]
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