CJI recuses from case challenging Rao's appointment as interim CBI chief

The CJI said he would be part of the selection committee meeting to choose the new CBI director

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Justice Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 21 2019 | 12:41 PM IST

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi Monday recused himself from hearing a plea challenging appointment of M Nageswara Rao as the interim CBI director.

The CJI said he would be part of the selection committee meeting to choose the new CBI director.

The high-powered selection committee comprises the prime minister, the leader of the largest opposition party and the CJI or his nominee judge of the apex court.

A bench comprising CJI and Justice Sanjiv Khanna was hearing a PIL filed by NGO Common Cause challenging the appointment of Rao as interim CBI director.

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First Published: Jan 21 2019 | 11:40 AM IST

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