Overview

• A bench of Justices J. K. Maheshwari and N. V. Anjaria issued notice on Tamil Nadu’s appeal and granted an interim stay on the Madras High Court’s quashing order.
• The High Court’s September 24 decision had faulted the state investigation for serious lapses and material contradictions before transferring the case to the CBI.
• The Tamil Nadu Police had filed a 7,411-page chargesheet naming about 30 accused, which the State says was set aside in a casual manner, arguing CBI transfers must be exceptional.
• The CBI has been directed to complete the investigation and file a final report within six months unless further court orders modify the timeline.
• Armstrong, a prominent Dalit leader and former BSP state president, was hacked to death on July 5, 2024, near his Perambur home, with 27 arrests reported and several detentions under the Goondas Act.