Indian institutions, including elected governments, seem to possess a rather dim sense of propriety. However, the court has also restrained Mr Kumar’s pursuers: the CBI has been instructed not to initiate coercive action against, or arrest, Mr Kumar. The CBI had reportedly appeared at Mr Kumar’s door unannounced and without a warrant. There are whispers that the CBI swung into action after receiving a nod from an influential politician. These are the real crises that Indian democracy must contend with.

Source: The Telegraph February 06, 2019 03:22 UTC