SC refuses to stay graft FIR linked to Punjab CMO but restrains CBI from coercive action
The Supreme Court of India has restrained the CBI from taking coercive action against officials linked to the Punjab Chief Minister in a corruption case. While the FIR remains active, the court has mandated that no arrests can be made without judicial approval.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal tensions between state governments and federal investigative agencies regarding corruption allegations and procedural compliance.
NEW DELHI: In a relief to Punjab govt, Supreme Court Monday directed that no coercive steps be taken by the CBI in a case registered in connection with corruption allegations linked to the office of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann.A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Prasanna B Varale, however, said that it was not staying the FIR registered in the case and issued notice to the CBI on the petition filed by govt challenging the HC's direction to register the case. It also asked the state to cooperate with the investigation.The apex court's order means that the CBI can carry on with the investigation but it cannot arrest anyone without the court's approval.
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