Supreme Court Bars Coercive Action by CBI Against People Linked to Punjab Govt
The bench said no coercive steps may be taken while it reviews a challenge to a high court order for a CBI corruption probe.
- The Supreme Court on Monday directed the CBI to halt coercive action against Punjab officials linked to corruption allegations, providing temporary relief during the ongoing probe.
- Last Monday, Punjab challenged a Haryana High Court directive that ordered the CBI to investigate corruption allegations and submit a report within two months.
- Assailing the judgment, Punjab argued the Haryana High Court erred by treating information as a direction making registration "inevitable," contrary to the 2022 Vijay Madanlal Choudhary case decision.
- A bench comprising Justices Sundresh and Varale issued notices to the Centre, the CBI, and the Enforcement Directorate, affirming that "no coercive steps may be taken."
- Underlying allegations include claims of cash for transfers and securing favorable policies, which advocate Nikhil Saraf argued necessitate an independent investigation into state government functioning.
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Corruption case: Supreme Court directs no coercive action be taken against people linked to Punjab govt
The Supreme Court declined to stay the FIR but barred coercive steps, as the Punjab government challenges a High Court order directing a CBI probe into corruption allegations
The Economic Times
Times of IndiaSupreme Court bars coercive action by CBI against people linked to Punjab govt
The Supreme Court of India has prevented the CBI from taking coercive action against Punjab government officials. This directive follows a plea from the Punjab government seeking a stay on a previous high court order. The high court had directed the CBI to investigate alleged corruption involving cash for transfers and favorable policies. The Punjab government argues that the investigation process violates legal protocols intended for public ser…
India Today
The CSR JournalSupreme Court shields Punjab officials from CBI coercion in graft probe
The Supreme Court told the CBI not to take coercive action against people linked to the Punjab government in the corruption probe. The interim protection keeps the FIR alive while testing the high court's push for an independent investigation.
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