PDS scam: SC asks ex-MLA to move Chhattisgarh HC or lodge FIR

The Supreme Court on Monday asked a former legislator and others, who have sought a court- monitored CBI probe in alleged scam to the tune of Rs 36,000 crore in the public distribution system in Chhattisgarh, to either move the High Court or lodge an FIR in the case. A Bench headed by Justice TS Thakur, however, kept the petitions for hearing on July 27.

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the state of Chhattisgarh, vehemently opposed the pleas by terming them as the part of "political vendetta". 

The Bench, during brief hearing, also asked senior lawyer and former Minister Kapil Sibal as to whether he was appearing in the case to settle political score, saying "are you fighting political battle through this?"