In re: Coal blocks allocation case (Manmohan Singh)

Timeline

1. 30 Jul 2026Judgment

   Supreme Court accepts closure report in Talabira-II coal block case

   The Supreme Court accepted the CBI's closure report regarding former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the Talabira-II coal block case and set aside the 2015 summoning order.

   India Today

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court closed the investigation regarding the former Prime Minister in this coal mining case.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court acted as the judge, the Central Bureau of Investigation acted as the investigative agency, and Manmohan Singh was the former Prime Minister.

   When:

   Reported on 30 Jul 2026.

   Why:

   The court accepted the investigative agency's report that suggested closing the case, and it cancelled a previous order requiring him to appear in court.

   What it means:

   The previous order for the former Prime Minister to appear in court is cancelled, and the investigation against him is now closed.

2. 28 Sep 2015News

   No Evidence Against Former PM Manmohan Singh in Coal Case, Says CBI

   The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today told a special court that there is no prima facie evidence against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in...

   NDTV

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The investigation agency stated that there is no initial evidence against the former Prime Minister.

   Who:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation is the investigative agency, and the former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is the subject of the investigation, appearing before a special court.

   When:

   Reported on 28 Sep 2015.

   Where:

   A special court.

   Why:

   The agency concluded that there is no prima facie evidence, which means there is not enough initial proof to support the claim, against the former Prime Minister.

   What it means:

   This development confirms the agency does not have sufficient information to proceed against the former Prime Minister in this matter.