Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
The Punjab government has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order directing the CBI to investigate a case linked to an Enforcement Directorate (ED) letter sent to the state’s Director General of Police (DGP). The High Court had directed the CBI to probe allegations, including interference in transfers, postings, and government tenders, as well as alleged financial transactions involving officials connected to the Chief Minister’s Office. The state government argued that the case is politically motivated, citing the proximity to elections, and sought immediate hearing, which was rejected by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), who suggested the matter could be taken up later. The ED had claimed that certain individuals influenced administrative decisions and accessed confidential documents, prompting the High Court’s intervention after the Punjab Police failed to register an FIR despite the ED’s request.
This development holds significance for aspirants preparing for Bank PO, SSC, and RBI Grade B exams, particularly in the Polity & Governance segment. It highlights the interplay between central investigative agencies (CBI, ED) and state governments, raising questions about federalism, autonomy in law enforcement, and judicial intervention in governance disputes. Such cases often appear in exam questions testing knowledge of constitutional provisions, judicial powers, and inter-agency coordination, making it crucial for candidates to understand the legal and political dimensions of central-state conflicts in investigative matters.
Source: amarujala.com
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