“This requires a thorough investigation,” Justice Khanwilkar said. “Registrar Judicial shall forward a copy of the report to the Acting Director, CBI, who may proceed in accordance with the law... Open to the CBI to treat the report as a preliminary enquiry report and proceed accordingly,” the order said. The Supreme Court barred the public circulation of the contents of the report. The Supreme Court copy would be placed in a sealed cover. Advocate Amit Sharma, for one of the police officers, retired ADGP Siby Mathews, said while Mr. Narayanan was heard out by the committee, Mr. Mathews was not called or given an opportunity to state his case.