The Calcutta HC directed the CBI to clarify its position through an affidavit on the filing of chargesheet in the Narada sting tape case
Banerjee said mere filing of FIR does not mean the accused are guilty
When the SC refused to stay the CBI probe, Mamata welcomed it and called it positive
The apex court bench found no infirmity with the high court order directing inquiry by the CBI
Apex court says plea against probe deserves "outright rejection", seeks apology from govt advocate
The Calcutta High Court today ordered a preliminary inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the Narada sting operation in which several ministers and lawmakers of West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress were seen allegedly accepting cash for extending favours to a fictitious company.A Division Bench comprising acting Chief Justice Nishita Mhatre and Justice T Chakraborti directed the CBI to take possession of all material and devises related to the string operation within 24 hours and to conclude the preliminary inquiry within another 72 hours. The court has also directed the CBI to register an FIR if required after completion of the preliminary inquiry and initiate formal investigation thereafter.West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who made an appearance to announce certain other matters was asked about the verdict. Banerjee started by saying that it was the court's jurisdiction but added that the party would move the higher court."Everybody knows that this video ..