Archive · 31 Jul 2025
CIL Chairman Testifies in CBI Court Regarding Coal Pilferage Case
Imagine some people are accused of stealing a lot of coal, worth a lot of money.
The head of a big coal company had to go to court to talk about it.
Other people involved in the case, like the alleged main thief and other officials, were also there.
The lawyers are arguing about whether the investigation was done the right way.
The next time everyone has to go to court will be at the end of August.
CIL chairman PM Prasad testified in a Special CBI Court regarding a coal pilferage case.
The case concerns alleged Rs 1,300 crore coal theft under Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL).
Anoop Majhi (Lala) and other accused were present during the hearing.
Defense counsel questioned the authorization process for the CBI investigation.
The next hearing is scheduled for August 29th.
- Who
- CIL chairman PM Prasad, the accused Anoop Majhi (Lala), and other individuals and officials involved in the case.
- What
- Hearing and testimony in a coal pilferage case involving Coal India Limited (CIL) and Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL).
- When
- The hearing took place recently, with the next one scheduled for August 29th.
- Where
- Special CBI Court in Asansol.
- Why
- The hearing is part of the ongoing legal proceedings related to the alleged coal pilferage.
Defense Concerns
CBI Assertions
Investigation Authorization
Defense Concerns
The defense counsel argued the proper authorization for CBI investigation was not followed.
CBI Assertions
CBI counsel stated the CMD was fully aware of the case and authorized the investigation.
- Accused
- Anoop Majhi (Lala)
- Case Value
- Rs 1,300 crore
- Company
- Coal India Limited (CIL)
- Next Hearing
- August 29th
- Court
- Special CBI Court
- Charges Framed
- 48 individuals