Document leak in Anil Deshmukh probe: Delhi Court asks press, those unrelated to case to leave remand hearing

The Delhi Court dealing with the remand proceedings of lawyer Anand Daga and Sub-Inspector Abhishek Tiwari on Thursday asked persons unconnected with the case, including the press, to leave the courtroom after it took objection to attendees using their phones during the proceedings. .Special CBI Judge Vimal Kumar Yadav asked the press to leave the room after observing that one should not misuse the liberty given by the Court, having seen some persons using their phones.."If the liberty is being misused, it will be an in-camera proceeding," he said. .Mumbai lawyer Anand Daga and Sub-Inspector Abhishek Tiwari have been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on allegations that they were involved in leaking a document connected to the ongoing probe against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. .The CBI today sought seven days remand over both Daga and Tiwari. Following arguments in the matter, the Court has reserved orders. .Appearing for Daga before the CBI Court, Advocate Tanveer Ahmed Mir today raised concern that he is yet to receive a copy of the FIR. Mir has also sought a copy of the arrest memo. .Relying on the Supreme Court's ruling in the Youth Bar Association case, Mir contended, "... an accused is entitled to get a copy of FIR...They have lodged the FIR on August 31. So within 24 hours, they have to provide...Supreme Court has said all FIRs have to be put in public platform, except in sensitive matters such as POCSO, terror etc......I wouldn't know the allegations unless I have the copy...I believe they put the FIR on the website. If they haven't, then they are in clear violation of the Supreme Court order. Huzoor ye ek copy mujhe de dein (please ask them to give me a copy).".Counsel appearing for the CBI said that a copy would be provided shortly. He also submitted that there is a search warrant, which was a confidential document. .Legal aid counsel, Santosh Singh Bharthwal appeared for SI Tiwari. .In relation to the police officer, the CBI counsel has alleged, "Abhishek Tiwari (was in a) conspiracy with accused persons, case-related documents (were) leaked and (he) got illegal gratification in return. It has been happening at regular intervals.".Both Tiwari and Daga were arrested last night and produced before the CBI Judge this evening.

Document leak in Anil Deshmukh probe: Delhi Court asks press, those unrelated to case to leave remand hearing

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