Complete probe into 2G scam in 6 months: SC
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The Supreme Court has directed investigating agencies CBI and ED to complete their probe into the 2G spectrum allocation cases and other related matters in six months. A bench of Justices Arun Misra and Naveen Sinha directed the Centre to file a status report on the investigation into the scam and related cases arising out of it, including the Aircel-Maxis deal, in two weeks.
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Country cannot be kept in dark in such sensitive issues
The SC bench observed that the investigation has been going on for long and people of this country cannot be kept in dark in such sensitive matters. The court also relieved senior advocate Anand Grover, appointed by it in 2014 as Special Public Prosecutor in the case and put a stamp of approval on the Centre's decision to appoint Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.