SC rejects Bihar govt's plea, directs CBI to takeover shelter home cases

It also said that CBI officers probing the cases cannot be transferred without its prior permission.

Fantastic! Ex-minister on run and nobody knows where she is: SC raps Bihar

'We are quite shocked that former cabinet minister can not be traced by the police for over a month,' SC said.

Manju Verma had resigned as the social welfare minister following the registration of the case.

The apex court, however, asked both print and the electronic media not to sensationalise incidents of sexual abuse and sexual violence.

The sexual assault of 34 girls over a period of time in the government-funded Muzaffarpur shelter home came to light after a social audit.

According to reports, the incident took place in the visitor's area of the Muzaffarpur Central Jail where Thakur is lodged.

Apart from cancellation of license, the sale of NGO's assets were banned and bank accounts frozen.

'Those responsible for this should be taught a lesson. There will be no compromise,' said Nitish Kumar.