FBI chief meets CBI director in Delhi, discusses future collaborative initiatives
In the meeting, the need to expedite sharing of evidence and for closer assistance in bringing criminals & fugitives to face justice was deliberated.
In the meeting, the need to expedite sharing of evidence and for closer assistance in bringing criminals & fugitives to face justice was deliberated.
In contrast, on the appointment of Lokpal, the committee has recommended the setup panel to shortlist the names for the post of Lokpal.
Dr Raghavan's last assignment was as High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Cyprus.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Shukla’s appointment as new CBI Director for a period of two years from the date of assumption of charge of the office.
Sikri’s recusal comes days after Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi recused himself citing that he was a part of the committee formed to select the next CBI director.
Petition filed by NGO Common Cause has challenged the Central government's 10 January order appointing M Nageswara Rao as the interim director of CBI
An official notification said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet had approved the appointment of Rakesh Asthana as Director General, BCAS.
"It is clear that after acting as an ambassador, after lobbying for Asthana, doing advocacy for him, the CVC is writing a report which is the entire basis for the committee's decision," said Singhvi.
Reacting to the development, Gandhi tweeted: "When the scales of justice are tampered with, anarchy reigns."
Verma, a 1979-batch IPS officer from AGMUT cadre, was transferred from the position of CBI director to Director General, Fire Service, Civil Defence and Home Guards under the Home Ministry Thursday.
