As the matter came up for hearing today, Justice Anil Kumar accepted the plea for more time by Dr Venugopal’s counsel to file their replies and posted the matter for further hearing to November 7. The Bench meanwhile, extended the stay on the decision of the IB, which had terminated Dr Venugopal as AIIMS director.
Curiously, the Government also reiterated: “It is decided to have a fresh look at the entire issue relating to the resolution passed by the IB. In view of it, the petition is liable to be dismissed.”