HC orders action on CBI probe sanction plea in cashew import scam, sets July 2 deadline
The Kerala High Court has ordered the government to reconsider granting sanction for a CBI probe into a 600-crore cashew import scam. Officials have been warned of coercive action if they fail to comply by the July 2 deadline.
Why it matters
It underscores judicial oversight in holding government officials accountable for alleged corruption in state-run corporations.
The Kerala High Court has directed Biju K., the government secretary in charge of the Cashew Development department, to comply with its order to reconsider granting sanction for a CBI probe into the alleged cashew import scam. The court has set July 2 as the deadline for compliance.
The article reports on court proceedings and legal deadlines without taking a side on the underlying corruption allegations.
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