Aishwarya Rathore-
Published On: October 04, 2021 at 15:57 IST
The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on a Petition filed by the West Bengal Government alleging that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting its Probe into Post-election violence cases without seeking approval from the State.
The Bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai stated, “Notice has been served on the Union of India before September 20, 2021 as per the office report. There is no appearance on behalf of the Union of India. List this matter on October 22. Any objections by the respondent may be filed in the meanwhile.”
The West Bengal Government referred to the Provisions of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act 1946 in its original civil suit filed under Article 131 of the Constitution.
The Government claims that the CBI has been conducting investigations and filing FIRs without the prior approval of the State Government, as required by statute.
The State Government sought a stay of investigations into FIRs registered by the CBI into Post-election violence cases in pursuance of the Calcutta High Court Order.
The Court further clarified that it would not grant any more adjournments in the matter and it would hear the plea after the Dussehra holidays.
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