2013 (4) TMI 847 - SC - Indian Laws

Supreme Court grants adjournment, directs agencies to expedite investigations

The Supreme Court of India granted the adjournment request by a senior counsel, rescheduling the hearing. The CBI and Enforcement Directorate submitted ... Modification of the direction contained in order to facilitate submission of the progress report directly by the CBI to the Court so that the latter may directly send comments to this Court and the reports along with the comments of the Central Vigilance Commission and Enforcement Directorate can be considered by the Court at the same time Held that:- The request made by Shri Venugopal is accepted and in modification of order dated 2.2.2012 it is directed that henceforth CBI shall directly file reports in this Court with copies to the Central Vigilance Commission and Enforcement Directorate. The Central Vigilance Commission and Enforcement Directorate shall send their comments/observations to the Court within two weeks of the receipt of the copies of the report from the CBI. Shri Venugopal, learned senior counsel appearing for the Enforcement Directorate handed over another sealed envelope containing the Status Report on the investigation in FEMA and PMLA in 2G Spectrum Case for the period 24.10.2012 to 15.02.2013. The sealed envelopes were opened in the Court. We have perused the same. The Court Masters are directed to re-seal the envelope. We hope and trust that the Enforcement Directorate will make serious endeavour to finalise the investigation as early as possible. Issues: Adjournment request, Investigation progress report, Modification of directionIn the judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of India, the issues involved included a request for adjournment by a senior counsel due to prior commitments, the submission of investigation progress reports by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate, and a modification of a previous direction regarding the submission of reports. The senior counsel requested an adjournment, which was accepted, leading to the rescheduling of the hearing. The CBI provided sealed envelopes containing progress reports and responses to the Court, leading to an adjournment for further consideration of the issues raised. The Court directed the CBI to complete the investigation and modify the procedure for filing reports directly to the Court. The Enforcement Directorate also submitted a sealed envelope with a status report, emphasizing the need for a prompt investigation. The Court instructed the Enforcement Directorate to finalize the investigation expeditiously. The judgment highlighted the importance of timely investigation and submission of reports for effective judicial review.