New Delhi — The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the registration of an FIR against former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar, giving a green signal to probe serious allegations against him in a case dating back nearly two decades. The charges include tampering with documents and criminal intimidation.
“Time to Investigate the Investigators”
A bench of Justice Pankaj Mittal and Justice P.B. Varale observed that it was now time that “investigators themselves are investigated” to preserve public trust. The court emphasized that halting probes in such cases would go against the justice system, particularly when suspicions involve senior officials of prestigious institutions like the CBI.
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The matter relates to an incident from 2001, when Neeraj Kumar was serving as Joint Director of the CBI. He is accused of interfering with case-related documents and manipulating records.
In 2019, the Delhi High Court upheld a single-judge order from 2006, which had dismissed appeals and directed registration of a case. That same order had also called for proceedings against then-CBI officer Vinod Pandey.
Investigation Assigned
The Supreme Court directed that the probe be handed over to the Special Cell of Delhi Police and officers of SMB rank, stressing that the investigation must remain fair and transparent.
Larger Implications
The court’s order raises critical questions about cases where power and institutional authority are allegedly misused to influence investigations. It underscores the judiciary’s role in ensuring accountability, even when the accused are high-ranking law enforcement officials.