New Delhi: CBI Number 2 Rakesh Asthana, who has challenged the first information report filed against him by his own agency, cannot be arrested till Monday, when the case will be heard next, the Delhi High Court said today. However, the court also clarified that there was no stay on the ongoing probe over bribery allegations against Mr Asthana and his team member, Deputy Superintendent of Police Devender Kumar.
Mr Kumar, the investigating officer in the money laundering case involving meat exporter Moin Qureishi, was sent to seven-day CBI custody by the court. The CBI claims that Mr Kumar was part of extortion racket being run in the garb of investigation.
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Oct 23, 2018 17:14 (IST)
I feel PM has lost control. CBI is an agency of the government. It is certainly within his purview to find remedial measures. But let's be clear, he is not supposed to interfere in course of investigation in a case: Arun Shourie
Oct 23, 2018 17:08 (IST)
The more distressing fact is all these facts were brought to the top court's notice by Prashant Bhushan. But a blind eye was turned to these facts. So I think it's great that all these details are out in the open. People should know what is the condition of CBI: Arun Shourie
Oct 23, 2018 17:07 (IST)
This gives a glimpse of corruption. May be that's how other things also happen: Arun Shourie To NDTV
Oct 23, 2018 16:54 (IST)
Deputy SP Devender Kumar has been sent to 7-days CBI custody.
Oct 23, 2018 16:50 (IST)
CBI's credibility and its independence is at stake: Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala
Oct 23, 2018 16:24 (IST)
Rakesh Asthana will not be arrested at least till Monday -- when the case is taken up next -- the Delhi High Court said, issuing notice to the CBI and its chief Alok Verma, Mr Asthana's boss.
Oct 23, 2018 15:56 (IST)
The Delhi High Court has ruled all electronic records of the accused will have to be preserved, including mobile phone and laptops.
Oct 23, 2018 15:49 (IST)
The issue will be heard by the Delhi High Court on Monday. Till then, no action can be taken against Rakesh Asthana.
Oct 23, 2018 15:44 (IST)
The Delhi high court has ordered to maintain status quo in CBI's case against its number Rakesh Asthana.
Oct 23, 2018 14:32 (IST)
CBI seeks court nod to add more sections in existing complaint against accused, including officer Devender Kumar, according to news agency PTI.