Thread by @barandbench

Bench is hearing a matter of Jindal Steel vs CBI

Counsel: Office report says ... (Not clear) notice not issued to other respondents.

Counsel: These were proforma respondents

Counsel for respondents: They are entitled to, they have no objection

Counsel: No reason for other matter even be here.

Bench: Connected to the other matter or not?

Counsel: Charges framed in item 18. In this, May 2017, CBI framed certain aspects which were already enquired into and nothing was found. Magistrate interpreted your order saying no bar on further charges/investigations.

Counsel: Further investigation, your lordships have said once trial had commenced

[Reads from pleadings]

Bench: What is your objection?

Counsel: CBI gives affidavit 6 months later saying we want to probe things that he hadn't looked into..

Counsel: By procedure established by law, the lakshman rekha the Court drew in terms of further probe is till time if framing charges.
Here categorical finding in chargesheet is nothing against individual.
Magistrate reads order and says appl moved by accused

#JindalSteel #CBI

Bench: After a week we'll hear. Take notice. Status quo.

Counsel: Can it be on 9th

CJI: I have to see my calendar also
Bench: 27th