Coal scam: SC asks CBI to probe its ex-boss Sinha with 'due earnestness'

SC holds Ranjit Sinha prima facie guilty of abuse of authority in multi-crore coal scam

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct an investigation against former CBI Director, Ranjit Sinha for his alleged involvement in the coal scam case, holding him prima facie guilty of abuse of authority for frequent meetings with some of the accused in the coal scam.

"Prima facie a case is made out against him for allegedly conniving with certain accused in coal scam,", Supreme Court said,

The apex court asked CBI chief Alok Verma to probe with 'due earnestness' his predecessor Ranjit Sinha for abuse of office.

A special bench headed