The Supreme Court, hearing on pleas of probe agency in Saradha chit fund scam case, restrained the CBI from taking any coercive steps against Kolkata Police chief Rajeev Kumar.
The Bench additionally ordered Mr. Kumar to appear before the CBI and cooperate with the probe. The CBI should conduct the probe in a neutral venue in Shillong, the top court has ruled.
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Mr. Kumar, earlier informed the court that his client had informed the CBI authorities that he was prepared to take questions at a neutral venue. He also alleged that the CBI’s action was meant to score points.
The top court additionally issued contempt notice to West Bengal Chief Secretary, DGP and Kolkata Police Commissioner. They have to file reply by Feb 18. Based on their replies, the Supreme Court Secretary General will intimate them on whether they have to personally appear in court on Feb 20.
In the meantime, Calcutta HC has adjourned the hearing in Kolkata Police chief Rajeev Kumar case till Thursday because the Supreme Court is seized of the matter.
