CJI recuses from hearing plea challenging Rao's appointment
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi on Monday recused himself from hearing the petition challenging the appointment of M Nageswara Rao as the interim CBI Director. The CJI cited he would be part of the selection committee to choose CBI's new chief. The petition has sought specific mechanisms to ensure transparency in the process of appointing the CBI chief.