Delhi HC asks for original files of CBI probe in coal import over-pricing

PIL seeks court-monitored probe into 'artificial over-invoicing' of coal imported by power generations firms

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to bring the original record and investigation files related to the preliminary enquiry (PE) and case registered against the alleged 'artificial over-pricing' of coal imports being done by various power generation companies. The court has directed the probe agency to bring these files on January 31, the next date of hearing.   

While the PE was filed against the Ahmedabad-based Adani group and Knowledge Enterprises, a case was registered against National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). 

The court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) moved by non-government organisation Centre