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Issues involved: Monitoring of investigation in the 2G Spectrum case, establishment of a separate Special Court for related cases.
Monitoring of Investigation: The Supreme Court of India, comprising G. S. Singhvi and Asok Kumar Ganguly, JJ., oversaw the progress of the 2G Spectrum case. Reports from the CBI, Enforcement Directorate, and a one-man Commission were presented and reviewed in court. The CBI assured the filing of chargesheets by a specified date and added officers to the investigation team to ensure timely completion. The Court expressed satisfaction with the attention given to the case by the Director of the CBI. When asked about actions against beneficiaries of UAS licenses involved in causing public revenue loss, an adjournment was requested to seek instructions. The Court suggested the establishment of a separate Special Court for 2G Spectrum cases, to which the Attorney General requested time for consultation before making a statement. The case was adjourned for further consideration to 01.03.2011 to accommodate this request. To maintain the integrity of the investigation, the Court directed that no other court should hinder the ongoing investigations by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate. The reports were re-sealed and placed under the custody of the Secretary General of the Court. Establishment of Special Court: The Court proposed the establishment of a separate Special Court to handle cases related to the 2G Spectrum issue. The Attorney General and senior counsel for the CBI requested time to consult with relevant authorities before making a statement on this matter. The Court accepted this request and adjourned the case for further discussion to 01.03.2011.
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