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The CBI had on September 30 moved the court seeking time to complete the investigation into the corruption charges leveled against the duo. (Photo: Representational)

Delhi: CBI granted 2 more months time to probe charges against Rakesh Asthana

According to the application, it sought the extension as there is an issue relating to the investigation in the foreign countries.

09 Oct 2019 4:03 PM

However, Bhushan filed an application in the court seeking recusal of Justice Arun Mishra from hearing the contempt petition filed by Venugopal. (Photo: File)

'Genuine mistake': Prashant Bhushan admits in SC for tweets on fabricated paper

Attorney General K K Venugopal told the bench that he would like to withdraw his contempt plea filed against Bhushan.

07 Mar 2019 1:53 PM

Attorney General K K Venugopal said in his petition that Bhushan's tweets "scandalise or tend to scandalise and lower or tend to lower the authority of this court". (Representational Image)

Supreme Court notice to lawyer Prashant Bhushan on contempt plea by AG and Centre

The SC bench said criticising the court may lead to interference in the course of justice.

06 Feb 2019 12:31 PM

Shukla, a 1983-batch IPS officer, is at present chairman of Madhya Pradesh Police Housing Corporation in Bhopal. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

IPS Rishi Kumar Shukla appointed as new CBI Director

Shukla will head the CBI for a period of two years, the government notification said.

02 Feb 2019 5:30 PM

In his petition, DSP AK Bassi said that he fears the transfer is the “first step to implicate” him in “false criminal cases/departmental proceedings” for investigating the FIR against Rakesh Asthana. (Photo: Screengrab | Facebook)

SC issues notice to interim CBI Director Nageshwar Rao

DSP AK Bassi had moved the apex court on January 21 to challenge his transfer.

01 Feb 2019 3:07 PM

A bench comprising justices Arun Mishra and Naveen Sinha said the post of CBI director was sensitive and the government should have appointed a regular director by now. (Photo: File)

SC asks Centre why regular CBI director hasn't been appointed

Taking account of attorney general's submissions that committee will hold meeting on Friday, apex court posted matter for hearing on Feb 6.

01 Feb 2019 12:16 PM

Central Bureau of Investigation (Photo: File)

PM-led panel to meet on Jan 24 to decide on new CBI director

On Jan 10, the selection panel had removed Alok Verma as CBI chief on charges of corruption and dereliction of duty.

16 Jan 2019 5:18 PM

‘Time for the Central gov to stop misusing its influence to arm twist investigative agencies like (the) NIA and CBI for political vendetta,’ said PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti. (Photo: File)

Centre should now stop misusing CBI, NIA for political vendetta: Mehbooba

This comes after the SC ruling, reinstating Alok Verma as the CBI Director.

08 Jan 2019 12:48 PM

On October 23, in a midnight order, Verma was asked to go on leave. Verma’s two-year tenure as CBI director ends on January 31. (Photo: File)

CBI vs CBI: SC to pronounce verdict on Alok Verma's petition today

A bench headed by CJI had on Dec 6 reserved its judgement after hearing the arguments on behalf of Verma, Centre and CVC.

08 Jan 2019 8:57 AM

It is learnt from reliable sources that Delhi police commissioner Alok kumar Verma, after serving as the head of the force for 11 months, is likely to take over as the CBI chief by the end of this month.

With Alok Kumar Verma likely to head CBI, hectic lobbying on for top job

Four major contenders emerge for post.

18 Jan 2017 3:18 AM

Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge (Photo: PTI)

Kharge writes to Modi, claims selection process of CBI director 'vitiated'

The CBI Director is selected by a Selection Committee comprising Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and Leader of Opposition.

08 Dec 2016 9:12 AM

No new CBI director, Rakesh Asthana takes charge as second-in-command

The CBI chief is selected through a collegium comprising PM, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India.

02 Dec 2016 4:31 PM

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