Delhi HC quashed anti-graft watchdog’s sanction order against Moitra but not the probe. It directed Lokpal to re-examine the issue in a month, in accordance with statutory framework.
Delhi High Court reserved its order Friday on Trinamool MP's plea. Moitra challenged the Lokpal order on grounds such as violation of principles of natural justice & irreparable harm.
CAG reports are still coming but the old bites and stings have gone missing. The CAG is still unsparing in some cases but the BJP may not mind it at all.
Only prominent names who faced Lokpal probes are TMC MP Mahua Moitra & JMM chief Shibu Soren, whereas there are no details on 3 complaints against PM Modi, 1 already rejected.
The general manager-rank official was forced into early retirement with immediate effect this February. The PSU cited 'doubtful integrity & conduct unbecoming of an employee of SAIL'.
In its previous hearing, Supreme Court had stayed Lokpal's order saying it was 'something very, very disturbing' & concerned independence of judiciary.
'Something very very disturbing,' remarked Justice BR Gavai, who was heading the three-judge bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Abhay S Oak.
Justice Awasthi, was earlier the Chairperson of the Law Commission of India and the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court before joining Lokpal of India.
The case was registered under Prevention of Corruption Act & IPC section for criminal conspiracy, days before raids at TMC leader's residence, and on the back of a Lokpal order.
The TMC leader & ex-MP has been accused of sharing her Parliament login credentials with businessman Darshan Hiranandani for cash, expensive gifts. CBI given 6 months to complete probe.
In FY 2025-26, AoN for 55 proposals amounting to Rs 6.73 lakh cr has been accorded by DAC. Both the quantum of AoN given and capital contracts signed, so far, have been the highest in any FY.
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