SC adjourns Punjab appeal against HC ruling directing CBI probe into corruption allegations linked to CM office

A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi. Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Supreme Court on Thursday (October 8, 2026), adjourned the Punjab’s appeal against a High Court order directing CBI investigation into corruption allegations linked to the Chief Minister’s office to Friday (October 9, 2026).Justice Dipankar Datta said the file has to be studied by puisne judge on the Bench, Justice Sheel Nagu.Justice Nagu, who was the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court before his appointment to the apex court, said he would go through the case filed once it reaches him.A day after the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the CBI to probe corruption allegations linked to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s office, the agency registered a case on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) against an officer on special duty (OSD) in the CM’s office and other public servants.The CBI has booked six people, including two public servants, middlemen, and associates, following the registration of the FIR. “The FIR has been registered to investigate allegations of corruption against the OSD and his associates for influencing and manipulating postings of officers including IAS and IPS officers, departmental proceedings, matters pertaining to policy formulation, administrative approvals, tender conditions, licensing matters, land use conversion issues, property disputes, and revenue and land related issues in lieu of pecuniary benefits,” an official CBI statement said. Published - October 08, 2026 11:26 am IST