14 Opposition Parties Approach SC Alleging Misuse Of ED, CBI

Fourteen opposition parties including Indian National Congress (INC), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) approached the Supreme Court on Friday against the alleged arbitrary use of central investigating agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in arresting opposition leaders.

The matter was brought before the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud by senior advocate AM Singhvi. The political parties urged the apex court to lay down guidelines for law enforcing agencies and courts on arrest, remand, and bail. They alleged that 95 per cent of the cases were of opposition leaders. “We are asking for pre-arrest guidelines and post-arrest guidelines,” submitted Singhvi.

The CJI agreed to hear the matter on April 5.

The other parties that approached the Supreme Court regarding this matter included DMK, RJD, BRS, AITC, JMM, JD(U), CPI(M), CPI, SP, and JKNF.