Maharashtra Govt Moves Supreme Court Challenging Bombay HC Order For CBI Probe Against Anil Deshmukh

Mumbai: Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra authorities on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court difficult an order of CBI probe in opposition to former Home Minister Anil Deshmuk by the Bombay High Court. The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) authorities transfer the apex courtroom in reference to Deshmukh’s alleged involvement in corruption, levelled by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh. 

Deshmukh resigned as Maharashtra Home Minister hours after the Bombay HC on Monday requested the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the corruption allegations levelled in opposition to him.

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Meanwhile, the decison to maneuver the highest courtroom was introduced by newly appointed Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil.

While talking to mediapersons, Walse-Patil had assured that the state authorities will prolong full cooperation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into its probe on the accusations levelled by former Mumbai Commissioner. 

The Bombay High Court has ordered CBI to conduct a ‘preliminary probe’ into Singh’s allegations in opposition to Deshmukh and submit its report inside 15 days. The choice by Bombay HC will reportedly be challenged by Deshmukh independently within the apex courtroom. However, the isn’t any replace relating to the identical. 

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While stating that he has taken over the cost of state Home Ministry at a really troublesome time, Walse-Patil stated: “The police force is working actively on the ground due to the Coronavirus pandemic… They have to maintain not only law and order but also help enforce the Covid restrictions. Besides, this month there are festivals like Gudi Padwa, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti and the start of the Ramadan month.”

Also, making certain to attempt for a clear Police administration bereft of any political interference, Walse-Patil stated he would search recommendation from the Police prime brass and retired prime cops on how strengthen and modernise the police drive.