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Supreme Court to Hear Punjab Govt's Petition Against CBI Probe into CM Office Corruption
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM
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The Supreme Court will hear today the Punjab government's petition challenging the CBI's investigation into alleged corruption linked to the Chief Minister's office.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for today on a petition filed by the Punjab government seeking to quash the Central Bureau of Investigation's probe into an alleged corruption scandal tied to the Chief Minister's office. The petition argues that the CBI inquiry infringes on the state's jurisdiction and requests an interim stay on further investigative actions.
The CBI had earlier registered a case after receiving complaints that officials within the Chief Minister's office were involved in irregularities concerning public contracts and fund allocations. While the agency has not disclosed detailed findings, it confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
During the hearing, the Punjab government is expected to present legal arguments emphasizing federal balance and the need for state consent before a central agency can proceed. The court will decide whether to grant a temporary injunction or allow the CBI to continue its work.
No final verdict has been delivered yet, and the outcome will have implications for the relationship between state governments and central investigative bodies in India.
The CBI had earlier registered a case after receiving complaints that officials within the Chief Minister's office were involved in irregularities concerning public contracts and fund allocations. While the agency has not disclosed detailed findings, it confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
During the hearing, the Punjab government is expected to present legal arguments emphasizing federal balance and the need for state consent before a central agency can proceed. The court will decide whether to grant a temporary injunction or allow the CBI to continue its work.
No final verdict has been delivered yet, and the outcome will have implications for the relationship between state governments and central investigative bodies in India.