The Supreme Court is poised to adjudicate a plea filed by the West Bengal government, challenging an order issued by the Calcutta High Court. The High Court had directed the initiation of a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into allegations of crimes against women and land usurpation in Sandeshkhali. The state government, in its plea, has asserted that the High Court’s directive is excessively broad and lacks specific guidelines, effectively encroaching upon the state police’s authority to investigate cognizable offenses within its jurisdiction, even if such offenses are unrelated to the allegations brought forth by the petitioners. The Supreme Court’s hearing on this matter is anticipated to provide clarity on the respective roles of the state police and the CBI in investigating criminal allegations.
West Bengal Government Challenges CBI Probe in Sandeshkhali Case
