CBI vs CBI: HC allows Alok Verma to inspect case file relating to Asthana

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday allowed CBI Director Alok Verma and Joint Director A K Sharma to inspect in the CVC’s office the case file relating to FIR against the agency’s Special Director Rakesh Asthana.

Justice Najmi Waziri asked Verma to go to Central Vigilance Commission’s office on Thursday after his counsel said there are allegations of mala fide against him in Asthana’s petition.

The court extended till December 7 its order directing the CBI to maintain status quo regarding proceedings against Asthana.