New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- The government on Tuesday said the Supreme Court verdict on CBI Director Alok Verma's reinstatement was not a "setback" to it and it will comply with the order asking it to convene a meeting of the special committee within a week to look at the issue afresh.
Talking to reporters, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the court apparently has strengthened the immunity given to the CBI Director in the larger interest of fair and impartial functioning of the CBI. At the same time, the court has devised and accountability mechanism which is in accordance with the norms of fair play, he said.
"And, therefore, in accordance with the directions of the court... obviously they will be complied with and the government will act in ...