FIR against ex-CM: HC seeks response from CBI

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FIR against ex-CM: HC seeks response from CBI

Saturday, 02 November 2019 | PNS | Nainital

Hearing on a petition challenging the lodging of FIR naming former Chief Minister Harish Rawat in the investigation by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the sting operation case of him allegedly attempting to buy support of MLAs, the High Court of Uttarakhand has sought a reply from the CBI. The case is now set for hearing next on January 7.

In the petition, Rawat has contended that the CBI does not have the authority to lodge an FIR against him.

Hearing on the petition, the single Bench of justice Sudhanshu Dhulia has sought a response from the CBI. It will be recalled that the CBI had recently lodged an FIR naming the former CM, current Cabinet Minister Harak Singh Rawat, a news channel CEO Umesh Kumar and other unknown persons.

The FIR was lodged under Section 120-B of Indian Penal Code and Sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for criminal conspiracy, public servant taking gratification other than legal remuneration in respect of an official act, taking gratification in order by corrupt or illegal means to influence public servant, taking gratification for exercise of personal influence with public servant and abetment of the above mentioned offences.

In the past, Rawat’s counsel had questioned the preliminary investigation of the CBI stating that if the order for CBI probe dated March 31, 2016, is incorrect there are no grounds for the probe.

Similarly, if the order by the State Government on May 15, 2016, for probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) is correct the CBI probe can be quashed.

The High Court had then stated that the CBI is free to lodge an FIR in this case and can also begin probe, adding that it would depend on the final decision of the court.

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