SC stays STF probe against Delhi lawyer

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Haryana Police Special Task Force (STF) probe against Delhi lawyer Vikram Singh in a murder case. A Bench led by CJI BR Gavai also confirmed an interim bail granted by it to the lawyer on November 12.

The order came after senior counsel Vikas Singh, who sought transfer of the probe to the CBI, said the probe with regard to Vikram Singh should not proceed.

"I am not asking for discharge (of Vikram Singh) today, let the status report be called from the CBI, after that, if the Bench thinks it fit for discharge… the way the prosecution is behaving in this case is atrocious!" he submitted.

The Bench, however, did not stay the entire investigation in the case and said the plea for handing over the probe to the CBI will be taken up later.

The court had on Wednesday asked the government why the case should not be handed over to the CBI.