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2014 (9) TMI 1270 - SC - Indian LawsAllocation of Coal Blocks - HELD THAT - A report dated 01.09.2014 has been submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It is stated that Shri R.S. Cheema has been appointed as Special Public Prosecutor by the Government of India vide notification dated 27.08.2014 in cases pertaining to allocation of coal blocks as per this Court's order dated 25.07.2014. It is also stated in the report that Shri R.S. Cheema has now requested for attachment of three Senior Public Prosecutors, namely, (1) Shri A.P. Singh, Senior Public Prosecutor, ACB CBI, Guwahati, (2) Shri Sanjay Kumar, Senior Public Prosecutor, Special Crime-1, CBI Headquarter, New Delhi and (3) Shri V.K. Sharma, Senior Public Prosecutor, ACB, CBI, Delhi to assist him in cases pertaining to allocation of coal blocks. The request made by Special Public Prosecutor, Shri R.S. Cheema is reasonable and may be accepted.
Issues:
1. Submission of affidavits by various parties 2. Appointment of Special Public Prosecutor and assistance by Senior Public Prosecutors Submission of Affidavits: The Supreme Court, in response to submissions by learned counsels and associations, allowed time for filing respective affidavits by the Union of India and three Associations. The Court deemed the prayer for an extension reasonable and directed that the affidavits be filed by a specified date. The matters were listed for further consideration on a specific date and time, providing an opportunity for the concerned parties to present their case effectively. Appointment of Special Public Prosecutor and Assistance by Senior Public Prosecutors: A report submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) highlighted the appointment of Shri R.S. Cheema as Special Public Prosecutor by the Government of India in cases related to the allocation of coal blocks. The report also mentioned Shri R.S. Cheema's request for the assistance of three Senior Public Prosecutors in these cases. The Supreme Court, after reviewing the report, found the request reasonable and ordered that the three Senior Public Prosecutors from CBI assist Shri R.S. Cheema in the aforementioned cases. This decision aimed to ensure effective prosecution and adherence to legal procedures in matters concerning the allocation of coal blocks.
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