The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the CBI Director Ranjit Sinha to respond to allegations that he met and favoured accused persons in the coal scam cases.
Issuing notice, a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India R.M. Lodha sought his response on the allegations levelled by NGO Common Cause and its lawyer Prashant Bhushan.
The application sought an SIT probe against Mr. Sinha for allegedly protecting the accused and his recusal from the investigation and prosecution.
Granting 10 days time to him to file his response , the Bench, however, refused to pass any order for recusal of Mr. Sinha in the cases.
The court posted the matter for further hearing on September 19.
