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Manmohan Singh and Coal trail: Chronology of events
Manmohan Singh And Coal Trail: Chronology Of Events. Corrupt acts get exposed and guilty charged under law how ever big the accused might be. Though it smells of vendetta, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who was shielded by power groups all along in the coal gate, must now face a CBI court as an accused.
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Corrupt acts get exposed and guilty charged under law how ever big the accused might be. Though it smells of vendetta, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who was shielded by power groups all along in the coal gate, must now face a CBI court as an accused.
The court observed before the order that that there were enough “incriminating circumstances” to prosecute Dr. Singh for criminal conspiracy.
“This Court had to act with a heavy conscience and with full realization what the present order or the observations/conclusions being made here will have over the morale of the country as a whole,” said Special Judge Bharat Parashar, taking cognizance of several criminal offenses under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA).
Accordingly, Dr. Singh will be heard by the court on April 8, when he will have to answer queries on the alleged offenses of criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust by public servants under the IPC and criminal misconduct by a public servant under the PCA, the punishment for which could result in a life term if enforced concurrently.
“Of course, I am upset but this is part of life... I have always said I am open for legal scrutiny... I am sure the truth will prevail and I will get a chance to put forward my case with all the facts,” said Dr. Singh, reacting to the development.
Dr. Singh can approach the High Court for a stay on the summons order.Congress party has been crying foul for arraigning Manmohan and plans to demonstrate its support for the ex-Pm who held the party's mantle for 10 years at all forums.
Chronology of events of Dr. Singh and the Coal trail
March 2012 CAG’s draft report accuses govt of ‘inefficient’ allocation of coal blocks in 2004-2009; estimates windfall gains to allottees at Rs 10.7 lakh crore.
May 29, 2012 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offers to give up his public life if found guilty in the scam. Two days later, CVC directs a CBI inquiry.
November 25, 2014 CBI informs a special court that it was not permitted to question former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The investigating agency also said it wasn't necessary.
December 17, 2014 Special court ordered the CBI to examine former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
January 20, 2015 CBI records the statement of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
March 11, 2015 Special court summons former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Kumar Mangalam Birla and P.C. Parakh as accused.
