The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended two individuals, including a prime suspect, in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. The arrests bring the total number of individuals detained in connection with various irregularities related to the exam to 14. The agency alleges that the prime suspect, a civil engineer, stole the exam paper from an NTA trunk in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, and subsequently passed it on to other gang members.
The Supreme Court has dismissed Karnataka deputy chief minister D.K. Shivakumar’s plea to quash a CBI case alleging disproportionate assets. The court, led by Justices Bela M Trivedi and SC Sharma, declined to intervene in the Karnataka High Court’s order. This decision leaves the CBI investigation into the allegations against Shivakumar intact.
A Delhi court granted bail to Gangadhar Gunde after he was mistakenly arrested by the CBI in connection with the NEET paper leak case. The arrest was due to a case of mistaken identity, as Gunde shares the same name with another suspect. This incident comes after the CBI apprehended key suspect Rakesh Ranjan in Bihar.
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.
