"I sincerely realise my mistake and while tendering my unqualified and unconditional apology, I specially state I have not wilfully violated the order of this court as I cannot even dream of violating or circumventing order of this court," Rao said in the affidavit.
Justice Sikri asked the matter to be listed on Friday for hearing before a different bench.
There were eight charges against Verma in the CVC report presented before the committee that also comprised Kharge and Justice A K Sikri, appointed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi as his nominee.
Alok Verma was removed from the high-profile post on the charges of corruption and dereliction of duty, making him the first chief in the history of the agency to face such action.
M Nageswara Rao, 1986-batch IPS officer from the Odisha cadre, took over as interim CBI Director amid a midnight drama on October 24 after the government stepped in between Director CBI Alok Verma and Special Director Rakesh Asthana fight, which reached court.
Rao will also be personally supervising all sensitive cases, including those of Vijay Mallya’s extradition and AgustaWestland, reported ANI.
Many serious charges against Nageshwar Rao: Prashant Bhushan.
CBI Vs CBI: Here's all you need to know about Alok Verma, Rakesh Asthana bribery case.
Director Alok Verma and Special Director Rakesh Asthana sent on leave.
M Nageshwar Rao was appointed as interim Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director with immediate effect, reported news agency ANI, on Wednesday. Director Alok Verma and Special Director Rakesh Asthana were sent on leave.
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