Saradha scam: SC rejects ex-Kolkata cop plea seeking protection from arrest
Kumar was earlier granted protection from arrest by the apex court for seven days which ends today
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A general view of the Supreme Court. Photo: Aashish Aryan
The Supreme Court Friday dismissed a plea of former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar seeking extension of protection from arrest in the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam case.
Kumar was earlier granted protection from arrest by the apex court for seven days which ends today.
A vacation bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said Kumar can approach the Calcutta High Court or the trial court there for seeking relief.
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First Published: May 24 2019 | 12:35 PM IST