Whether SIT could have continued probe in CD scandal in absence of its head, asks HC
The Hindu
SIT directed not to file final probe report without prior nod of High Court
The High Court of Karnataka on July 27 said it would examine the legality of continuation of investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) into cases registered in connection with the CD scandal allegedly involving former Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi in the absence of the head of the SIT. Additional Commissioner of Police Soumendu Mukherjee (Bengaluru-West), who was appointed as the head of the SIT, has been on leave since May 1, 2021. Under the circumstances, the court said it is necessary to examine whether a probe in his absence has sanctity in law.More Related News