SC stays HC order directing CBI probe into ‘illegal’ coal mining

“Issue notice, returnable in four weeks. Until further orders, there shall be stay of impugned order passed by the high court,” the bench ordered.

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The top court order came on an appeal filed by the Jharkhand government against the October 3 order of the high court. (File Photo)

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Jharkhand High Court order directing a CBI probe into alleged illegal coal mining involving senior police and government officials of the state.

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan sought response of one Arup Chatterjee, who moved the high court seeking a CBI probe into the allegations of coal mining in the state, especially Dhanbad district.

“Issue notice, returnable in four weeks. Until further orders, there shall be stay of impugned order passed by the high court,” the bench ordered.

The top court order came on an appeal filed by the Jharkhand government against the October 3 order of the high court. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the state government, assailed the high court order saying it was passed on a petition filed by a person, who himself is accused in multiple cases.

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