The Supreme Court sharply criticized the CBI for not arresting two Madhya Pradesh police officers accused in the custodial death of a 24-year-old. The court warned of contempt action and ordered the agency to take swift action to protect the eyewitness.
The Supreme Court of India transferred the investigation into Deva Pardhi’s custodial torture and death to the CBI due to severe police lapses. The local police’s influence was evident, prompting concerns about fairness. The CBI must investigate within 90 days, and witness protection was ordered for eyewitness Gangaram Pardhi.
The Supreme Court directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe controversial remarks made by Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The SIT is headed by IG Pramod Verma, following the court’s rejection of Shah’s insincere apology, emphasizing the need for accountability and respect.