In re: CBI investigation into Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar

Hearing1 Oct 2019

Supreme Court records status of Rajeev Kumar case

The Supreme Court noted that its order from 4 February 2019, which restrained the CBI from arresting Rajeev Kumar, remained a subject of ongoing judicial consideration regarding his petition.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court noted that the case regarding protection for Rajeev Kumar is still being reviewed.
Who:: The Supreme Court acts as the judge, the CBI is the investigating agency, and Rajeev Kumar is the Kolkata Police Commissioner.
When:: Reported on 1 Oct 2019.
Where:: West Bengal and the Supreme Court of India.
Why:: The court is continuing to consider the petition filed by Rajeev Kumar.
What it means:: The previous court order preventing the CBI from arresting Rajeev Kumar stays in effect during this review.

Indian Kanoon

Hearing19 Sep 2019

CBI seeks arrest warrant against former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar

CBI teams conducted searches at the IPS officers' mess and a five-star hotel as part of their efforts to locate Rajeev Kumar, and sought an arrest warrant against him in an Alipore court.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The investigative agency asked for a legal order to take the former police commissioner into custody.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the investigative agency. Rajeev Kumar is the former Kolkata Police Commissioner. The Alipore court is the legal body where the request was filed.
When:: Reported on 19 Sep 2019.
Where:: Kolkata, West Bengal, and the Alipore court.
Why:: The agency wants to locate the former commissioner as part of their investigation.
What it means:: The agency is continuing its efforts to find the former official by involving the court.

NDTV

Hearing7 Jun 2019

Former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar appears before CBI

Former Commissioner of Kolkata Police Rajeev Kumar appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation for questioning in connection with the Saradha and Rose Valley scam probes.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A former police official went to the government investigative agency for questioning.
Who:: Rajeev Kumar is the former Kolkata Police Commissioner, and the Central Bureau of Investigation is the government agency conducting the probe.
When:: Reported on 7 Jun 2019.
Where:: Kolkata, West Bengal.
Why:: He was questioned regarding investigations into the Saradha and Rose Valley financial scams.
What it means:: The questioning is a step in the ongoing investigation process conducted by the agency.

The Hindu

News5 Feb 2019

Kolkata top cop ordered to join probe as CBI accuses Mamata govt of armed rebellion

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI),...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court ordered a police official to cooperate with a federal investigation.
Who:: Rajeev Kumar is the police commissioner, the Central Bureau of Investigation is the federal agency, and the Supreme Court of India is the judicial body.
When:: Reported on 5 Feb 2019.
Where:: Kolkata, West Bengal.
Why:: The federal agency accused the state government of an armed rebellion while trying to investigate.
What it means:: The police commissioner must now join the investigation.

India Today

News4 Feb 2019

Substantial material against Kolkata Police Commissioner, CBI tells SC

India News: NEW DELHI: CBI on Monday alleged in the Supreme Court that it has found "substantial material" against Kolkata Police commissioner Rajeev Kumar...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The CBI told the Supreme Court it has significant evidence against the Kolkata Police Commissioner.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the investigative agency, and Rajeev Kumar is the Kolkata Police Commissioner. The Supreme Court of India is the highest court hearing the matter.
When:: Reported on 4 Feb 2019.
Where:: Kolkata, West Bengal, and the Supreme Court of India.
Why:: The agency claims it has gathered substantial material regarding the investigation into the police official.
What it means:: The court must now consider the evidence presented by the investigative agency to decide the next steps.

The Times of India

In re: CBI investigation into Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar

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