Allahabad High Court orders CBI probe into conduct of former DRT presiding officer

The Allahabad High Court ordered a CBI probe against the former presiding officer of the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) in Lucknow. The officer is accused of issuing a corrigendum just before his retirement to cover up irregularities in the passage of an order initially dated September 18, 2024. The Bank of Baroda filed a petition highlighting discrepancies in the order’s dates and the officer’s absence on the day the order was passed. The court noted serious allegations and directed the CBI to investigate the matter. The decision aims to ensure accountability and address concerns about the integrity of the judicial process in the DRT.