Nursing college scam: Supreme Court upholds MP High Court order for CBI reinvestigation into 169 colleges

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision directing the CBI to reinvestigate 169 nursing colleges accused of fraudulent operations. \r

Originally cleared by the CBI, the colleges faced renewed scrutiny due to allegations of bribery influencing the investigation. Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih of the High Court criticized the initial findings, suggesting a facade of normalcy in the colleges' operations. \r

The Supreme Court dismissed appeals challenging the High Court's order but allowed parties to raise pertinent issues in ongoing proceedings. The High Court had mandated CBI reinvestigation with judicial oversight and possible videography, aiming for completion within three months.