The Supreme Court has ruled that State Anti-Corruption Bureaus have the legal authority to investigate corruption cases against Central Government employees under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The Court clarified that such investigative power is not exclusive to the CBI and can be exercised by State agencies within their territorial jurisdiction.
Today, On 26th September, Karnataka revoked the CBI’s authorization to investigate within the state, citing concerns of bias amid allegations of targeted actions against opposition leaders, particularly ahead of elections. This decision does not relate to the ongoing MUDA land scam involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who faces scrutiny but denies any wrongdoing.
Today (8th May): The Supreme Court reserved judgment on West Bengal’s suit alleging misuse of the CBI by the Centre. The State contends that withdrawing consent for CBI investigations prevents probes in West Bengal. Arguments presented by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta focused on the suit’s maintainability, administrative control, and relief sought, with the Court reserving its verdict.
Today(on 3rd May), the Supreme Court declined to halt the CBI’s probe into alleged illegal mining involving Hemant Soren’s associates. Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Dutta directed the CBI to continue the investigation but refrain from submitting any chargesheet temporarily. The matter will be further heard in July. The state had questioned the legality of the CBI’s FIR.
In a significant development, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay of the Calcutta High Court has underscored the urgent need for establishing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) police stations in West Bengal. This statement comes in the wake of increasing allegations of corruption and non-cooperation from the state government in ongoing investigations. Also read-Calcutta Bar Association Boycotts Justice […]
