Former Maharashtra Interior Minister Anil Deshmukh, who is facing a CBI investigation into corruption and misconduct, told the Bombay HC on Wednesday that the court needs to examine whether Param Bir Singh’s letter against him requires any instructions from the HC.
Senior attorney Amit Desai, who appeared for Anil Deshmukh, told SS Deshmukh Justice and NJ Jamdar Justice Department Bank on Wednesday that “the court must consider whether a letter from Param Bir Singh, which is attached to the letter from Jaishri Patil, some instructions from the court are required. “
He added that not a single person came to court to say that Anil Deshmukh took money. The ex-Mumbai top cop did not mention a victim, the lawyer said, adding that Param Bir Singh’s letter was “at most a suspicion or a whisper that could have been heard in the commissioner’s corridors”.
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In April, the Bombay HC ordered a preliminary investigation into Anil Deshmukh when it heard a number of petitions, including that of lawyer Jaishri Patil, referring to Param Bir Singh’s earlier letter to the prime minister, in which Deshmukh and others were alleging corruption were charged.
Desai said that Anil Deshmukh was made the devil and shamed without being heard, even though there was no negative material against him in the FIR of the CBI. “Transfer Postings aren’t just about one thing, they talk about politics. To get into the whole process. The allegation has caused heartburn in the troops, ”Desai said.
He then moved on to his reasoning that the CBI needs the approval of the Maharashtra government before it can register an FIR.
“Many states in the country have withdrawn their approval, given limited approval. The CBI is asking the state to authorize the investigation into such cases, “he said, adding,” Once the preliminary investigation is completed, the law will provide for the procedure. The investigating authority has an obligation to investigate, not a right to do so. As long as the authority does not apply for the approval of the state, they cannot investigate. There is nothing to fear when applying. “
The court will resume the hearing on July 2nd.
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