Today, the Supreme Court upheld the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government's challenge against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for conducting investigations in the state without its consent.
The ruling marks a significant development following the recent authorization by the court for a CBI probe into cases of sexual assault and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali, despite opposition from the Bengal administration.
West Bengal had contested the CBI's authority, having withdrawn its general consent to the central agency back in 2018. The state's appeal to the Supreme Court underscored its stance against the CBI's actions in initiating investigations without explicit permission.
The bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Vishwanathan dismissed the Centre's argument that West Bengal's petition had concealed facts, affirming its validity.
"We have considered DSPE Act and Supreme Court Rules. It cannot be said that West Bengal has not made out any case against Centre," the court said.
"We find that in the present suit, plaintiff is raising legal issue whether CBI can file case under DSPE Act after revocation of consent. Can CBI register and investigate cases in violation of Section 6?" the court said.
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