Setback for former CBI Director Ranjit Sinha, Supreme Court orders investigation over role in coal scam

Supreme Court today directed order to conduct a Special Investigation Team probe against the former CBI Director Ranjit Sinha for his alleged involvement in the 2g and coal block allocation scam. Commenting upon the same, SC on Monday said, "Prima facie a case is made out against him for allegedly conniving with certain accused in the coal scam," reported ANI. Sinha has been accused of misusing his powers. A special bench justice headed by M B Lokur was slated to pronounce the verdict, but due to the lack of prominent evidence, Lokur has ordered a detailed investigation in the case.