Supreme Court Clears Path for NIA Probe in Murshidabad Violence, Rejects West Bengal’s Stay Plea
The Supreme Court declined to stay the National Investigation Agency’s investigation into the Beldanga violence in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, reinforcing the High Court’s ruling that allowed the probe to continue. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, described the High Court’s approach as “balanced” and appropriate in view of the Supreme Court’s prior directions.
The controversy stems from an order issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on 28 January 2026, directing the NIA to take over the investigation of Beldanga Police Station Case No. 51 of 2026 under Section 6(5) of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008. This followed the Calcutta High Court’s 20 January direction asking the Union government to examine whether the NIA could assume responsibility for the probe.
Read more at: https://tfipost.com/2026/03/supreme-court-clears-path-for-nia-probe-in-murshidabad-violence-rejects-west-bengals-stay-plea/
- 17 Mar 2026
- WerIndia
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