The CBI has deputed 4 teams to carry out investigations into the alleged rape and murder cases reported in the aftermath of the assembly election results announced on 2 May.
The agency sought the details in line with a Calcutta High Court order that directed CBI to take over cases related to murder, rape and atrocities against women during the violence.
Responding to the development, the Delhi govt refuted 'allegations' of corruption in bus procurement and accused the BJP-led government of 'harassing' it by using the CBI.
Issuing 12 directions that give CBI independence and bring in changes in terms of manpower & resources, Madras High Court says agency must be brought on par with FBI, Scotland Yard.
Judge Uttam Anand died after he was hit by an autorickshaw while out on his morning jog in Dhanbad on 28 July. CBI has so far taken two men into custody.
Three-judge bench led by CJI Ramana issues directions after amicus curiae cite instances of proposals to withdraw cases against MLAs belonging to that state's ruling party.
The apex court observed that the CBI sealed cover report did not contain much details, and added that the weekly report would be monitored by the bench headed by CJI Ramana.
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
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