Supreme Court grants interim relief to Punjab CM aide in CBI case

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to stay the First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against Rajbir Singh Ghuman, who serves as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. While the bench did not grant a stay on the ongoing investigation, it issued a protective order directing that no coercive action be taken against the petitioner at this stage.The legal proceedings stem from a CBI case currently under scrutiny. By refusing to quash or stay the FIR, the court has allowed the central agency to proceed with its probe into the matter. However, the directive against coercive measures provides a temporary reprieve for the Punjab Chief Minister’s aide as the legal process continues.This case, involving a high-ranking official within the Punjab Chief Minister's office, has drawn attention due to its political and legal implications. The Supreme Court's intervention serves as a procedural balance, ensuring that while the investigative process remains intact, the individual concerned is shielded from immediate punitive actions during the pendency of the matter.As this is an ongoing legal development, further proceedings are expected to follow in the coming sessions. The court is expected to monitor the developments of the case as the agency continues its work under the parameters defined by the judicial bench. Further updates are anticipated as the case progresses through the court's docket.