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Supreme Court flags unequal probe pace against powerful and common citizens
India's apex court has expressed concern that investigation agencies move swiftly against ordinary citizens but adopt a measured approach when examining cases involving influential figures. The observation came during hearing a petition in a land-grabbing case involving a Trinamool Congress MP's aide.
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The Supreme Court of India has raised serious concerns about the differential pace at which probe agencies investigate cases, noting a marked disparity in how quickly they act against ordinary citizens compared to powerful individuals.
The bench made these observations while hearing a petition filed by Sumit Roy, personal assistant to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, in connection with investigations into a land-grabbing case in Salboni, West Bengal.
The court's remarks reflect growing judicial scrutiny of investigative practices and the handling of high-profile cases. The observations suggest concerns that investigation agencies may be influenced by the status or connections of those under scrutiny, potentially compromising the principles of equal justice before law.
The case highlights ongoing debates about the independence and impartiality of India's investigative machinery. The Supreme Court's intervention underscores the importance of maintaining uniform investigative standards regardless of a suspect's social or political standing.
The bench is expected to continue hearing arguments in the case, with the court's remarks likely to influence how investigative agencies proceed in similar matters going forward.