Chandigarh, August 16, 2025 — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Chandigarh-based advocate Jatin Salwan from Sector 15 for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹30 lakh in a divorce case pending in Punjab. The matter reportedly sought to influence a judicial magistrate posted in Bathinda.
The case began when a Firozepur resident approached the CBI, claiming that Salwan had demanded money to secure a favorable order for the complainant’s cousin. According to the complaint, Salwan refused to lower the demand, asserting that “bribe money is never reduced.” He also allegedly indicated that a representative of the judicial officer would collect an advance payment.
After conducting verification on August 13 and 14, the CBI registered a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, invoking sections related to criminal conspiracy and influencing public officials. Investigators found that Salwan remained firm on the ₹30 lakh demand but later agreed to accept ₹5 lakh as the first installment.
Salwan and another accused, Satnam Singh, were taken into custody and produced before court. Both have been remanded to judicial custody and will be presented again on August 18.
The CBI has stated that further investigation is underway, reiterating its focus on combating corruption and ensuring the integrity of the judicial process.
