This Article is From Jul 10, 2013

Law has to be amended, says Supreme Court on CBI autonomy: Highlights

Law has to be amended, says Supreme Court on CBI autonomy: Highlights
New Delhi: The Supreme Court today took up the Centre's affidavit on autonomy for the CBI - a directive issued by the court last month after revelations by the agency that its probe report on the coal scandal had been shared with the government.

Following are the highlights of observations of the top court:

  • At least there is a positive beginning regarding CBI autonomy
  • (On CBI autonomy) Law will have to be amended. Let Parliament debate the suggestions in the affidavit on the floor of the house. Ultimately law will be enacted by Parliament.
  • (On CBI lawyer) We don't want a situation where the CBI faces reluctance in saying what they feel, because a government lawyer is representing them
  • We are okay with panel on appointment of CBI Director




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