A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi had in February 2019 granted a stay on any “coercive action” against Mr. Kumar provided he cooperate with the agency during a questioning session scheduled in Shillong. Mr. Mehta dismissed submissions made by senior advocate Indira Jaising, appearing for Mr. Kumar, that her client was being targeted as “a castle built in the air”. “The impression created that we have been hounding him has to be removed,” Mr. Mehta urged. The West Bengal government has told the Supreme Court that the CBI plea against Mr. Kumar is merely a “political game”. of the West Bengal Police working under his direct supervision, the CBI alleged.

Source: The Hindu May 02, 2019 20:26 UTC