SC summons top Arunachal officials to explain ‘non-cooperation’ with CBI probe
The Supreme Court of India has summoned top Arunachal Pradesh officials to explain the state government's failure to cooperate with a CBI investigation into corruption allegations against Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The court is investigating claims that government contracts were improperly awarded to firms linked to the Chief Minister's family.
Why it matters
The case underscores judicial efforts to ensure accountability and transparency in state-level governance and the independence of federal investigative agencies.
The Supreme Court on Monday (August 3, 2026) summoned the Arunachal Pradesh Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Home) after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) alleged that the State government had failed to cooperate with its probe into allegations that Chief Minister Pema Khandu had favoured firms linked to his family members in the award of government contracts over the past decade.
A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was examining a status report filed by the Central agency pursuant to the court’s earlier directions when it was informed that the Arunachal Pradesh Government had not cooperated in providing records sought by the CBI during its preliminary enquiry.
Taking note of the agency’s report, the Bench directed both senior officials to appear before it on August 24, 2026, and explain the State government’s alleged failure to comply with the court’s earlier directions.
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