The Patna High Court granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody of 13 accused arrested by the Bihar Police in the NEET-UG paper leak case. The CBI will now question these individuals and confront them with alleged kingpin Rockey alias Rakesh Ranjan. The agency argued that it had taken over the investigation in June and had not yet had the opportunity to fully examine the suspects.
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi Liquor Policy Case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). However, Kejriwal will remain in custody as he is currently being held in connection with a separate case related to the liquor policy, investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The court referred Kejriwal’s petition challenging his arrest to a larger bench.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the West Bengal government’s suit against the CBI is maintainable, allowing the case to proceed. The suit challenges the CBI’s continued investigations in West Bengal after the state withdrew its general consent in 2018. The court will hear the case on August 13 for framing of issues.
The CBI has made fresh arrests in the NEET-UG paper leak probe, bringing the total number of arrests to 11. The agency arrested a NEET-UG candidate and his father, both from Bihar. The arrests come as the Supreme Court investigates the compromised exam and calls for action against those who benefited from the leak.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking bail in an excise policy-linked money laundering case will be heard by the Delhi High Court. Kejriwal’s lawyer argues his arrest was illegal, while the CBI maintains irregularities in the policy. The court will hear arguments on July 17.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues its crackdown on those involved in the NEET-UG paper leak, arresting Aman Singh, a key conspirator, in Jharkhand. This arrest marks the seventh in the ongoing investigation, with previous arrests including school owners, administrators, and individuals allegedly involved in facilitating cheating during the exam.
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the CBI in response to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest and remand in the Delhi excise policy case. The court has sought the CBI’s response within seven days and the matter has been adjourned to July 17.
A special CBI court in Mumbai has issued a non-bailable warrant against Vijay Mallya for failing to repay a bank loan of nearly Rs 180 crores. This action follows a 2016 FIR filed against Mallya and nine others for alleged loan default from the Indian Overseas Bank between 2007 and 2012.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed the bail plea of BRS leader K Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. Kavitha, who was arrested by both the CBI and ED for her alleged role in the scam, was denied bail by the trial court on May 6, a decision she challenged in the High Court. The court rejected her plea on May 28, citing her influential position and the potential to influence witnesses.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a petition in the High Court challenging his arrest and remand by the CBI in connection with the Delhi excise policy. This move follows his detention and subsequent release on bail in the ongoing investigation.
