New Delhi : In a dramatic turn of events, the CBI, which had raided dentist Nupur Talwar's residence after issuance of non-bailable warrant against her, on Friday submitted to the Supreme Court that it would not arrest her during the pendency of her plea against the NBW. As soon as the proceedings on Nupur's plea began, a bench of justices A K Patnaik and J S Khehar expressed unhappiness over CBI's action against her and said she has to be protected. Sensing the mood of the court, Additional Solicitor General Haren Raval, appearing for the investigating agency assured the court that no coercive action would be taken against her. He informed the court that CBI was well aware of her movements but did not arrest her. The bench after hearing Raval's contention said, "We have total faith in you" and referred Nupur Talwar's petition to the Chief Justice of India for its allocation to an appropriate bench for its hearing. The bench said it had entertained Nupur's plea yesterday under wrong impression that it was part of her review petition, being heard by it. Nupur Talwar, who is allegedly evading arrest in the twin murder case of her daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj, was also present in the courtroom when the matter was being heard.
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