The Supreme Court today stayed the investigation by the Haryana Police Special Task Force (STF) against an advocate in connection with a murder case. The Court also confirmed his interim bail.

The bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing a writ petition filed by Advocate Vikram Singh challenging his arrest and remand in the case. The advocate alleged that he was arrested to extract information about his clients. Last week, the Court had ordered the interim release of the lawyer.

Sr Advocate Vikas Singh , appearing for the petitioner, urged the court to refer the matter to the CBI and call for the status report. He also said that the Court may consider discharging the petitioner from the FIR after the CBI report is filed. He stressed

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