The Supreme Court Friday sought a response from Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the Centre on agency Director Alok Kumar Verma's plea challenging the government's decision to divest him of his duties and send him on leave.

The apex court directed that interim CBI chief M Nageswara Rao shall not take any major policy decisions. Decisions taken by him since October 23 till date shall not be implemented, it said.

All decisions taken by Rao shall be placed before the apex court in a sealed cover.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi heard the plea. Senior advocate F S Nariman advanced arguments on behalf of the CBI chief.

Nariman referred to the CVC and Centre's orders divesting Verma of his duty. He also cited the Vineet Narain judgment to support Verma's pleas.

The bench, also comprising Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph, issued notices on the petition filed by an NGO, Common Cause, which has sought a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe against the CBI officers.

CBI's Special Director Rakesh Asthana has also been named as one of the respondents in the NGO's petition.

Verma and Asthana have made allegations of corruption against each other.

The top court today said former Supreme Court judge A K Patnaik will oversee a Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) inquiry into the allegations and counter allegations and the report has to be placed before it within two weeks.

Next date of hearing has been scheduled to November 12.

The Supreme Court Friday sought a response from Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the Centre on agency Director Alok Kumar Verma's plea challenging the government's decision to divest him of his duties and send him on leave.

The Supreme Court Friday sought a response from Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the Centre on agency Director Alok Kumar Verma's plea challenging the government's decision to divest him of his duties and send him on leave. The apex court directed that interim CBI chief M Nageswara Rao shall not take any major policy decisions. Decisions taken by him since October 23 till date shall not be implemented, it said. All decisions taken by Rao shall be placed before the apex court in a sealed cover. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi heard the plea. Senior advocate F S Nariman advanced arguments on behalf of the CBI chief. Nariman referred to the CVC and Centre's orders divesting Verma of his duty. He also cited the Vineet Narain judgment to support Verma's pleas. The bench, also comprising Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph, issued notices on the petition filed by an NGO, Common Cause, which has sought a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe against the CBI officers. CBI's Special Director Rakesh Asthana has also been named as one of the respondents in the NGO's petition. Verma and Asthana have made allegations of corruption against each other. The top court today said former Supreme Court judge A K Patnaik will oversee a Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) inquiry into the allegations and counter allegations and the report has to be placed before it within two weeks. Next date of hearing has been scheduled to November 12.

Alok Verma case: SC orders CVC probe, asks interim CBI chief not to take policy decisions

Four officials of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), suspected to be snooping on ousted <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbi-top-boss-and-deputy-removed-nageswar-rao-takes-interim-charge-173104">CBI chief Alok Verma,</a> who was divested of his powers and sent on leave by the government, were arrested outside his official residence in New Delhi on Thursday.&nbsp;

The IB officials have submitted their identity proofs and CGHS and Aadhaar cards.

The four men were allegedly suspiciously lurking around the building and spying on Verma.&nbsp;

The men were caught by his security personnel and handed over to Delhi Police. A case has also been filed.

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On Tuesday night, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) top boss Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana, the special director who was the No 2 in the agency were asked to go on leave in the midst of an internal rift over bribery allegations against the latter. CBI joint director Nageshwar Rao took over the charge of the investigation agency as new interim chief.

Meanwhile, the Opposition alleged that CBI director Alok Verma was sent on a forced leave to cover up the allegations of the alleged Rafale scam.&nbsp;

Four officials of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), suspected to be snooping on ousted CBI chief Alok Verma, who was divested of his powers and sent on leave by the government, were arrested outside his official residence in New Delhi on Thursday.

Four officials of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), suspected to be snooping on ousted CBI chief Alok Verma, who was divested of his powers and sent on leave by the government, were arrested outside his official residence in New Delhi on Thursday. The IB officials have submitted their identity proofs and CGHS and Aadhaar cards. The four men were allegedly suspiciously lurking around the building and spying on Verma. The men were caught by his security personnel and handed over to Delhi Police. A case has also been filed. #WATCH: Earlier visuals of two of the four people (who were seen outside the residence of #AlokVerma) being taken for questioning. #CBI #Delhi pic.twitter.com/2KnqNfrnH0 — ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2018 × On Tuesday night, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) top boss Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana, the special director who was the No 2 in the agency were asked to go on leave in the midst of an internal rift over bribery allegations against the latter. CBI joint director Nageshwar Rao took over the charge of the investigation agency as new interim chief. Meanwhile, the Opposition alleged that CBI director Alok Verma was sent on a forced leave to cover up the allegations of the alleged Rafale scam.

Crisis in CBI: Delhi Police arrest four IB officials outside ex-CBI director Alok Verma's house

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) top boss Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana, the special director who is the No 2 at CBI have been asked to go on leave in the midst of an internal rift over bribery allegations against the latter.&nbsp;

CBI joint director Nageshwar Rao will take charge of the investigation agency as new interim chief.

Nageshwar Rao, a 1986 batch Indian Police Service officer of the Orissa cadre, hails from Telangana's Warangal district.&nbsp;

“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved that during the period of the subsistence of the aforesaid interim measure, cited in reference above, Shri M Nageshwar Rao, IPS, presently working as Joint Director, CBI shall look after duties and functions of Director CBI and shall take over the duties and functions with immediate effect,” the government notification read.
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The feud between the former CBI director Alok Verma and special director Rakesh Asthana has been marked by allegations and counter-allegations of corruption and interference in high-profile cases.

Earlier on Tuesday, Rakesh Asthana, the special director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), was relieved of all duties and power by CBI director Alok Verma.

Who is Alok Verma?

Alok Verma was the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation in India from&nbsp;February 1, 2017, to October 23 2018.

Alok Verma is a 1979 batch IPS officer of Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, took over as Delhi Police Commissioner from February 29 2016.&nbsp;

Verma, who belongs to Delhi, has worked in various positions in Delhi police, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, Mizoram and in the Intelligence Bureau.

Before being appointed as Delhi Police Commissioner, he was Director General of Tihar Prisons.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) top boss Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana, the special director who is the No 2 at CBI have been asked to go on leave in the midst of an internal rift over bribery allegations against the latter.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) top boss Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana, the special director who is the No 2 at CBI have been asked to go on leave in the midst of an internal rift over bribery allegations against the latter. CBI joint director Nageshwar Rao will take charge of the investigation agency as new interim chief. Nageshwar Rao, a 1986 batch Indian Police Service officer of the Orissa cadre, hails from Telangana's Warangal district. “The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved that during the period of the subsistence of the aforesaid interim measure, cited in reference above, Shri M Nageshwar Rao, IPS, presently working as Joint Director, CBI shall look after duties and functions of Director CBI and shall take over the duties and functions with immediate effect,” the government notification read. The feud between the former CBI director Alok Verma and special director Rakesh Asthana has been marked by allegations and counter-allegations of corruption and interference in high-profile cases. Earlier on Tuesday, Rakesh Asthana, the special director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), was relieved of all duties and power by CBI director Alok Verma. Who is Alok Verma? Alok Verma was the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation in India from February 1, 2017, to October 23 2018. Alok Verma is a 1979 batch IPS officer of Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, took over as Delhi Police Commissioner from February 29 2016. Verma, who belongs to Delhi, has worked in various positions in Delhi police, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, Mizoram and in the Intelligence Bureau. Before being appointed as Delhi Police Commissioner, he was Director General of Tihar Prisons.

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Alok Verma case: SC orders CVC probe, asks interim CBI chief not to take policy decisions

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Crisis in CBI: Nageswar Rao takes interim charge, director Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana asked to go on leave