Supreme Court Gives Union Final Opportunity To File Reply In PIL Alleging Exchange Of Currency Defaced By Kashmiri Separatists At RBI Branch

The Supreme Court granted the Union of India a final opportunity to file a reply in a PIL seeking a CBI probe into the exchange of defaced currency notes worth ₹30 crores by a Kashmiri separatist group at an RBI branch in Jammu. The petitioner alleged that the group stamped anti-India slogans on the notes and exchanged them illegally. The court expressed concern over the delay in the Union’s response and emphasized the seriousness of the allegations. The court directed the Union to file the reply within four weeks and warned that no further extensions would be granted. The decision highlights the importance of addressing issues related to national security and the integrity of the financial system.