The CBI has sought permission from the Supreme Court to discuss with its prosecutors and special lawyers its findings in five cases related to alleged bungling in the allocation of coal blocks. A CBI spokesperson said that the matter was put before the Supreme Court seeking its permission, since the investigation is almost over in these cases. According to laid down procedures, the case, before being chargesheeted, is to be vetted by the lawyers who would be representing the CBI in the court.

About the status report, the spokesperson said it was submitted in a sealed cover to the apex court for their perusal.