Punjab govt moves SC against CBI probe into ‘bribe syndicate’ linked to Mann OSD
The Punjab government has approached the Supreme Court to challenge a High Court order that mandated a CBI probe into an alleged 'bribe syndicate' linked to the Chief Minister's office. The state government argues that the probe is politically motivated and violates federal governance principles.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tension between state governments and central investigative agencies in India regarding jurisdiction and political autonomy.
NEW DELHI: Hours before CBI carried out searches at Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's camp office in Chandigarh and registered an FIR against his OSD and others, Punjab govt had rushed Supreme Court to urgently hear its appeal against Punjab and Haryana HC's Monday order directing the agency to probe ED's allegation that a bribe syndicate influenced transfers, postings, tenders and policy decisions through an OSD in the CM's office.Fearing imminent coercive action - based on the HC order for registration of an FIR - by CBI against top politicians and bureaucrats in the state, the Mann-led AAP govt in its appeal sought an urgent stay of the HC's directions. "If the impugned judgement is not stayed, CBI will register an FIR against high public functionaries of the state on untested material...
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