“However, in order to ensure that said subterfuge is nipped in the bud, this Court directs that its entire May 14 order shall be read as part of paragraph 12 of the FIR for all judicial, quasi-judicial and investigating process henceforth. In view of the nature of the case and the manner in which the FIR has been registered, which does not inspire confidence of this Court, and the Court is of the opinion that if the case is not duly monitored, the police would not investigate fairly in the interest of justice in accordance with law.”“Under the circumstances, this Court feels compelled to ensure that it monitors the investigation without interfering in the independence of the investigating agency, but only to the extent of monitoring that it acts fairly in accordance with law without being influenced by any extraneous pressures or directions,” the order mentioned.The HIgh Court further ordered the listing of the case for hearing on top priority on June 16.Shah moves Supreme Court for stay on HC’s orderOn the same day when the HC pulled up the state for the improper FIR against Shah, he moved the Supreme Court, challenging the MP High Court’s Wednesday order, directing registration of FIR against him.While agreeing to hear on Friday, his urgent plea seeking stay on the HC’s Wednesday order (FIR registered against him) the top court’s division bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih refused to stay the proceedings started on the HC’s order.The top court also rebuked the MP minister, reportedly stating, “Holding a constitutional position, you should have exercised a degree of restraint, particularly when the nation is undergoing such a situation.”
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