Mamata says Bengal can now move I-PAC probe to CBI
In short
Mamata Banerjee told the Supreme Court that the new government can hand the I-PAC raid obstruction case to the CBI. The ED wants an independent probe into the alleged interference in its work.
The court has not yet decided. It is still unknown whether the CBI will actually take over the investigation.
What the reporting says
Mamata Banerjee told the Supreme Court that the new government can transfer the investigation into the alleged obstruction of an ED raid on I-PAC to the CBI. The ED sought an independent probe into the alleged interference in its operations, while Banerjee’s lawyer said her departure as chief minister removes any conflict of interest. The Supreme Court reserved its verdict, so the final transfer decision remains unknown.
Why it matters
Mamata Banerjee informed the Supreme Court that the new government can transfer the alleged I-PAC raid obstruction case to the CBI. The ED is seeking an independent probe into alleged interference in its operations, while Banerjee’s side argued that any conflict of interest has ended because she is no longer chief minister. The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict, leaving the next investigative step unresolved.