The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested three individuals, including a CGST superintendent, for their alleged involvement in a ₹60 lakh bribery case in Mumbai. The arrests were made after a businessman filed a complaint accusing six CGST officials of demanding a bribe to avoid arrest and favorable treatment in an ongoing investigation. The CBI conducted a sting operation, catching the accused red-handed while receiving a portion of the bribe.
Sanjay Roy, the prime suspect in the rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Hospital, has denied his involvement during a polygraph test. Roy claims he found the victim already dead and fled the scene. However, the test flagged several inconsistencies in his answers, and he appeared anxious during questioning. Authorities continue to investigate the case.
The case surrounding the rape and murder of a young doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata continues to be a focal point, with delays in bail hearings, political accusations, and calls for action. The accused, Sanjoy Roy, was remanded to judicial custody, while the Supreme Court is set to review the case. Meanwhile, political figures have criticized the West Bengal government, urging for stronger action on women’s safety.
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by the former principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, challenging the Calcutta High Court’s decision to order a CBI investigation into alleged financial irregularities during his tenure. The allegations, which include the sale of biomedical waste to contacts in Bangladesh, came to light following the death of a trainee doctor at the hospital.
The Supreme Court of India has reserved its judgment on petitions filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking release from CBI custody in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The court heard arguments from both the CBI and Kejriwal’s legal team before reserving its decision.
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the petitions filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking release from custody in connection with the excise policy case. Kejriwal, who has been arrested by both the CBI and ED in relation to the alleged scam, is currently in judicial custody. The court heard arguments from both sides on Thursday and is expected to deliver its verdict on Tuesday.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appeared before the Supreme Court on Thursday to challenge his arrest by the CBI in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case. His legal team argued that the arrest was unjustified and termed it an ‘insurance arrest’.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) benefited from illicit funds generated through a criminal conspiracy in the Delhi Excise Policy case. The agency claims that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, as the national convenor of AAP, is responsible for this. The Supreme Court will hear Kejriwal’s bail plea against his arrest in the case today.
The family of a doctor, allegedly raped and murdered last month, joined protests at RG Kar Hospital, accusing the Kolkata Police of attempting to cover up the case. They claim the police tried to bribe them and refused them access to the body before cremation. The Calcutta High Court has transferred the case to the CBI, following widespread protests demanding justice for the victim.
The Supreme Court will hear pleas filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking bail against his arrest in the now-scrapped excise policy case. Kejriwal’s arrest by the CBI has been challenged by him, arguing against the Delhi High Court’s decision upholding it. The case has been adjourned multiple times and now the court will hear arguments on September 5th.
