SC calls for independent probe into allegations against Anil Deshmukh

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh's petition challenging the Bombay High Court's order that had allowed a preliminary CBI probe against him. The apex court said an independent probe is necessary into corruption allegations leveled by Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh against Deshmuk since both occupied such high offices. The court observed it was still a preliminary inquiry at this stage.