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09 Mar

CBI Challenges Discharge of Kejriwal and Sisodia in Excise Policy Case in Delhi High Court

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal, CBI

Rajeev Sharma :- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has approached the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order that discharged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the controversial excise policy case. The agency has argued that the lower court’s decision overlooked crucial evidence collected during the investigation. Appearing before the High Court, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, contended that the case involves serious allegations of corruption and should not have been dismissed without a detailed trial. He maintained that the investigation had uncovered substantial material indicating an…

05 Jan

Delhi High Court Refuses to Stay Trial Against Lalu Prasad Yadav in IRCTC Scam Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCBI, Delhi High Court, IRCTC Scam, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, RJD, Tejashwi Yadav

New Delhi, January 6, 2026— The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to put a hold on the ongoing trial against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Union railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in the alleged IRCTC hotel scam case, while seeking a response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on his plea challenging the framing of charges. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that no interim relief could be granted without hearing the investigating agency. The court issued notice to the CBI on Yadav’s petition as well as his application seeking a stay on the trial proceedings and…

27 Dec

Unnao Rape Case: Survivor Seeks FIR Against Former IO After Sengar Gets Bail

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCBI, Delhi High Court bail, Investigating Officer, Kuldeep Singh Sengar, Unnao rape case

New Delhi, December 27, 2025— The survivor in the 2017 Unnao rape case on Saturday strongly objected to the Delhi High Court’s decision to grant bail to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, demanding that the Central Bureau of Investigation register an FIR against the then Investigating Officer for alleged collusion with the convict. Sengar’s sentence in the rape case has been suspended by the High Court during the pendency of his appeal against the December 2019 trial court conviction. However, he will continue to remain behind bars as he is serving a separate 10-year sentence in the custodial death…

27 Sep

Punjab police, CBI extradite Babbar Khalsa International fugitive Parminder Singh from UAE

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, Punjab, World NewsBabbar Khalsa International, CBI, Punjab Police, UAE

National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough, the Punjab police in coordination with Central Bureau of Investigation, a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) fugitive was extradited from UAE. Parminder Singh alias Pindi was wanted by Punjab police in cases related to terror funding, extortion, attempt to murder, criminal intimidation and under the stringent anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The operation was carried out with the close coordination of central agencies, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Government of the United Arab Emirates. "The subject had fled from India and had been absconding. The International Police Cooperation Unit…

24 Aug

Anil Ambani, Reliance Communications Face Fresh Fraud Tag from Bank of India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAnil Ambani, Bank of India, CBI, loan fraud, Reliance Communications, State Bank of India

New Delhi, August 24 — Bank of India has classified Reliance Communications’ loan account as fraudulent, joining State Bank of India in raising allegations of fund diversion against the company and its former director Anil Ambani. The disclosure came through a stock exchange filing on Thursday.The bank said it sanctioned a ₹700 crore loan in August 2016 for capital expenditure, operational costs, and repayment of liabilities. However, nearly half of the funds were allegedly diverted into fixed deposits, a move outside the terms of sanction.Reliance Communications acknowledged receiving a letter from Bank of India dated August 8, informing that the…

23 Aug

CBI Files Bank Fraud Case Against Anil Ambani and Reliance Communications

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAnil Ambani, bank fraud case, CBI, NCLT, Reliance Communications, SBI fraud

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has lodged a case against Reliance Communications (RCom) and its promoter-director Anil Ambani over an alleged bank fraud that caused losses of over Rs 2,000 crore to the State Bank of India (SBI).Officials confirmed that searches are underway at Ambani’s residence as well as premises linked to RCom. The case stems from a complaint filed by SBI, which classified the company’s account and its promoter as “fraud” in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) directions on fraud risk management.According to the complaint, SBI’s total exposure includes a fund-based principal outstanding…

16 Aug

Chandigarh Lawyer Held by CBI in ₹30 Lakh Bribery Probe Linked to Magistrate

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda magistrate, bribery case, CBI, Chandigarh, Jatin Salwan

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…