Chhattisgarh HC junks pleas seeking CBI, SIT probe into alleged Rs 5,000 crore PDS scam
The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed petitions seeking a CBI or SIT probe into the alleged Rs 5,000-crore PDS scam. The court cited the criminal trial’s advanced stage, with over 170 prosecution witnesses recorded, making a transfer of investigation unwarranted. The bench expressed hope for an expeditious conclusion to the trial.