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    Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma Recuses from Karti Chidambaram’s Plea To Quash CBI FIR in Diageo Scotland Case
    Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma Recuses from Karti Chidambaram’s Plea To Quash CBI FIR in Diageo Scotland Case
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    Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma Recuses from Karti Chidambaram’s Plea To Quash CBI FIR in Diageo Scotland Case

    Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court recused herself from hearing a plea by Karti P. Chidambaram concerning bribery allegations linked to Diageo Scotland. The petition relates to a CBI corruption FIR accusing him of involvement in alleged payments made to influence government decisions in favour of the company.

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    Surprised!! Bribe Money Eaten by Rats?: Supreme Court Slams Explanation, Grants Bail to Woman Officer
    Surprised!! Bribe Money Eaten by Rats?: Supreme Court Slams Explanation, Grants Bail to Woman Officer
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    Surprised!! Bribe Money Eaten by Rats?: Supreme Court Slams Explanation, Grants Bail to Woman Officer

    A bribery case from Bihar stunned the Supreme Court after the defence claimed rats had destroyed the seized bribe money. The bench said, “We were surprised the recovered notes were destroyed by rats.”

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    DIG HS Bhullar Denied Bail By Punjab And Haryana High Court In Bribery Case
    DIG HS Bhullar Denied Bail By Punjab And Haryana High Court In Bribery Case
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    DIG HS Bhullar Denied Bail By Punjab And Haryana High Court In Bribery Case

    The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied bail to DIG HS Bhullar in the bribery case, keeping him in custody. In October 2025, the CBI seized Rs.7.5 crore cash and documents of over 50 properties from his Chandigarh residence.

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    Kerala High Court: Child Born Within 4 Months of Marriage Is Legitimate, Gets Equal Share in Father’s Property
    Kerala High Court: Child Born Within 4 Months of Marriage Is Legitimate, Gets Equal Share in Father’s Property
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    “Unhealthy, Not Permissible”: Kerala High Court Bans Multiple Bail Petitions Across Courts, Orders Strict Verification

    Kerala High Court has ruled that accused persons cannot file bail applications in multiple courts at the same time. The Court also directed its registry to verify every bail plea to ensure no other bail application is pending elsewhere.

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    Mumbai Judge Accused of Bribery: Police Reveal ‘Active Role’ and Close Ties with Arrested Clerk
    Mumbai Judge Accused of Bribery: Police Reveal ‘Active Role’ and Close Ties with Arrested Clerk
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    Mumbai Judge Accused of Bribery: Police Reveal ‘Active Role’ and Close Ties with Arrested Clerk

    Police say the Mumbai judge accused in the Rs 15 lakh bribery case “played an active role” and maintained “cordial” ties with the arrested clerk. ACB seeks High Court permission to formally investigate the judge’s involvement.

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    CBI Challenges Justice Nirmal Yadav’s Acquittal in Rs 15 Lakh Bribery Case at Punjab & Haryana High Court
    CBI Challenges Justice Nirmal Yadav’s Acquittal in Rs 15 Lakh Bribery Case at Punjab & Haryana High Court
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    CBI Challenges Justice Nirmal Yadav’s Acquittal in Rs 15 Lakh Bribery Case at Punjab & Haryana High Court

    The CBI has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the trial court’s acquittal of former judge Justice Nirmal Yadav in a 2008 corruption case. The agency argues the verdict ignored key evidence and witness testimonies.

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    Supreme Court issues notice on plea against ex-Punjab minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu in corruption case
    Supreme Court issues notice on plea against ex-Punjab minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu in corruption case
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    Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Patwari in Corruption Case, Slams Punjab & Haryana High Court for ‘Cryptic, Unusual’ Order

    The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Patwari Gursewak Singh in a 2021 corruption case, criticizing the Punjab & Haryana High Court for passing a “cryptic and unusual” order. The Court said the four-year delay in arrest was itself a valid reason for bail.

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    Supreme Court Backs SBI: No Detailed Reasons Needed If Inquiry Report Accepted in Disciplinary Cases
    Supreme Court Backs SBI: No Detailed Reasons Needed If Inquiry Report Accepted in Disciplinary Cases
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    Supreme Court Backs SBI: No Detailed Reasons Needed If Inquiry Report Accepted in Disciplinary Cases

    The Supreme Court restored SBI’s punishment against a messenger found guilty of bribery, ruling that disciplinary authorities need not give detailed reasons if they agree with the inquiry officer’s findings. This strengthens SBI’s stand on strict anti-corruption measures.

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    Supreme Court's Sharp Question: “Why Should a Corrupt Public Official Be Allowed to Resume the Job?”
    Supreme Court's Sharp Question: “Why Should a Corrupt Public Official Be Allowed to Resume the Job?”
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    Supreme Court’s Sharp Question: “Why Should a Corrupt Public Official Be Allowed to Resume the Job?”

    In a strong observation, the Supreme Court asked, “Why should a corrupt public official be allowed to resume the job?” while questioning reinstatement after conviction, raising serious concerns about integrity in public service roles.

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    IAS officer, Dhiman Chakma, UPSC, bribery case, Odisha Vigilance, Rs 10 lakh bribe, Rs 47 lakh cash, IAS arrest, corruption, UPSC success, IFS to IAS, Kalahandi, Dharamgarh, civil services scandal, IAS corruption India
    IAS officer, Dhiman Chakma, UPSC, bribery case, Odisha Vigilance, Rs 10 lakh bribe, Rs 47 lakh cash, IAS arrest, corruption, UPSC success, IFS to IAS, Kalahandi, Dharamgarh, civil services scandal, IAS corruption India
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    From UPSC Glory to Bribery Shame: IAS Officer Dhiman Chakma Arrested After Cracking Exam Twice

    IAS officer Dhiman Chakma, arrested on June 8, 2025, by Odisha Vigilance, faced corruption charges for accepting a Rs 10 lakh bribe. Further investigations revealed Rs 47 lakh in unaccounted cash at his residence. His fall from grace, after successfully clearing UPSC exams twice, sparked debates on bureaucratic corruption in India.

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