HC allows Alok Verma to inspect case file relating to Asthana

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday allowed CBI Director Alok Verma and Joint Director A K Sharma to inspect in the CVC’s office the case file relating to FIR against the agency’s Special Director Rakesh Asthana.
Justice Najmi Waziri asked Verma to go to Central Vigilance Commission’s office on Thursday after his counsel said there are allegations of mala fide against him in Asthana’s petition.
The court extended till December 7 its order directing the CBI to maintain status quo regarding proceedings against Asthana.
The high court on October 23 ordered the CBI to maintain status quo on proceedings against Asthana. That was further extended on October 29 till November 1. On November 1, the interim order was extended till November 14 and then to November 28. The October 23 order had made it clear that the agency would not take any coercive step against Asthana. (Agencies)