NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear the Punjab government’s plea challenging a High Court order directing a CBI probe into corruption allegations involving individuals linked to the AAP-led state government and requiring the agency to submit its report within two months.
A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, agreed to consider the matter urgently. Senior Advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the Punjab government, sought an early listing of the plea. The bench indicated that the matter would be taken up on Wednesday or Thursday.
Punjab Government Seeks Urgent Hearing
While seeking urgent listing, Singh argued that cases of this nature were being raised during the election period. He urged the court to consider the matter at the earliest, citing the urgency involved.
The Punjab government’s plea challenges the High Court’s direction for a CBI investigation into the corruption allegations and the submission of an inquiry report within the stipulated two-month period.
