Nov 20, 2018 1:29 PM

Supreme Court hears Fali Nariman's reply on media leak##Supreme Court hears Fali Nariman's reply on media leak

The Supreme Court started hearing sidelined CBI director Alok Verma's counsel Fali S Nariman's clarifications on the media leak of Alok Verma's confidential response to the Supreme Court. The apex court had earlier agreed to hear Nariman’s clarification at the end of the board today. Also, Nariman sought more time from the top court to clarify the alleged leakage of Verma's response which were to be submitted confidentially in court.

Earlier CJI Gogoi said, "Our efforts to maintain respect of the institution, is not being complied with. We will not hear anything today. We want to handover the papers that have reported on Verma's reply to Nariman in open court."

CJI also added that, "This court is not a platform for people to say whatever. This is for adjudication of rights of people. We intend to set it right."

Nov 20, 2018 1:06 PM

Nov 20, 2018 12:58 PM

A free press also has to be responsible press, says Fali S Nariman##A free press also has to be responsible press, says Fali S Nariman

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned Central Bureau of Investigation Director Alok Verma's petition against being sent on leave till November 29.

Appearing for Verma, senior lawyer Fali S. Nariman slammed the media for publishing certain documents relating to the case which he said should not have been published.

"Even I read about it this morning...what are we to do with all the goofing around. A free press also has to be responsible press," Nariman said when asked by the court about the reports.

A visibly unhappy Chief Justice of India, Justice Ranjan Gogoi, simply said "for reasons that are not to be recorded, we are adjourning the case till Nov 29".

The Supreme Court is hearing a plea by Verma against an Oct 23 notification from the Department of Personnel and Training sending him on leave, simultaneously asking Joint Director Nageshwar Rao to perform the duties of the CBI director.

The court is also hearing another petition against Rao being asked to act as the CBI director.

Verma had started an investigation into CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana, who has also been sent on leave. (Cogencis)

Nov 20, 2018 11:48 AM

Congress leader Manish Tewari has sought the Investigation body's autonomy##Congress leader Manish Tewari has sought the Investigation body's autonomy

"The Centre needs to bring out a rule, which will make the CBI an autonomous. Also, not just the CBI, but even the ED and Income Tax department needs enough autonomy," said Congress leader Manish Tewari.

Nov 20, 2018 11:44 AM

'What do we do when everyone is snooping' Alok Verma's counsel to SC##'What do we do when everyone is snooping' Alok Verma's counsel to SC

As Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi lost his temper after secretive contents of Alok Verma's response to the apex court were leaked, Fali S Nariman, Verma's lawyer, has responded saying, "What do we do with everyone snooping around and trying to get some information?"

Nov 20, 2018 11:19 AM

CJI furious as Alok Verma's response to the CVC probe report had been leaked##CJI furious as Alok Verma's response to the CVC probe report had been leaked

Nov 20, 2018 11:07 AM

Supreme Court adjourns the hearing to November 29##Supreme Court adjourns the hearing to November 29

Miffed over the lack of confidentiality in Alok Verma's reply to the CVC, the Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing to November 29. The apex court said, "Our efforts was to make sure individual officers are protected and so we asked for confidentiality. But we don't think any of you deserves a hearing."

CJI expresses displeasure over leakage of confidential information. Nariman says " I am disturbed. Any leak was unauthorized. Free press and responsible press should go hand in hand."

Nov 20, 2018 10:58 AM

Supreme Court begins hearing in the case##Supreme Court begins hearing in the case

The Supreme Court began hearing in the case on Tuesday. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi handed over a copy of the report to Alok Verma's lawyer Fali S Nariman. "We are giving you this, as a senior member of the legal fraternity, not as the counsel for Alok Verma."

Nov 20, 2018 10:56 AM

Supreme Court to hear sidelined CBI director Alok Verma's plea against govt order##Supreme Court to hear sidelined CBI director Alok Verma's plea against govt order

The Supreme Court will hear CBI chief Alok Verma’s challenge to the government’s decision to divest him of all charges, at 10.30 am today. This comes barely a day after explosive claims were made by an officer against the National Security Adviser, a Union minister and the Central Vigilance Commissioner in the agency’s ongoing power tussle.

Nov 20, 2018 10:40 AM