Police encounter in Bihar: Supreme Court junks plea seeking CBI probe, constitution of expert committee
The Supreme Court of India has declined to entertain a plea for a CBI probe into the alleged extra-judicial killing of activist Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in Bihar. The court directed the petitioner to approach the Patna High Court instead.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding police accountability and the rule of law in India, specifically regarding the use of force in police encounters.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) refused to entertain a plea seeking constitution of an independent expert committee to inquire into the alleged “extra-judicial killing” of activist Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in a police encounter in Bihar.
The report neutrally summarizes the court's procedural decision and the arguments presented by the petitioner without editorializing.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in