A Mumbai court extended CBI custody of Sandeep Shah and Salim Patel until June 16 in the NEET-UG score manipulation case. CBI alleges their involvement in a larger conspiracy, accepting bribes to alter candidates’ scores. The ongoing investigation aims to uncover links to NTA officials and potentially other accomplices in the scam.
A Delhi court extended the CBI custody of a senior Income Tax officer and a chartered accountant arrested for bribery related to the government’s “faceless” tax assessment scheme. The CBI seeks further investigation, citing new evidence and the need to interrogate additional suspects. Both accused have been accused of soliciting bribes for favorable assessments.
On Wednesday(18th Sept), the West Bengal Medical Council canceled Sandip Ghosh’s medical registration due to his involvement in a CBI investigation into a junior doctor’s rape and murder. Meanwhile, Kolkata Police suspended Inspector Abhijit Mondal, who is also in CBI custody for tampering with evidence and obstructing the investigation.
![[RG Kar Rape-Murder] "Not Cooperating With the CBI Officers": Court Extends Custody of Ex-Principal & Tala OC for 3 Days](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/image-294.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
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The CBI arrested the ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College and a police officer in connection with the heinous rape and murder of a trainee doctor, suspecting a larger conspiracy. The arrests follow concerns about delayed police action and suspicions of evidence tampering and cover-up, prompting public outrage and protests demanding justice and accountability.
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Today, Sanjoy Roy, accused in Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, has been sent to 14-day judicial custody after his CBI custody ended. The court has approved the administration of a polygraph test on him and four others connected to the case. Polygraph tests are used to assist investigators in their inquiries, although their results are not admissible in court.
![[PNB Scam] Gitanjali Group Ex-Staffer Gets Interim Bail; CBI Seeks Custody](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-73-2.png?resize=447%2C320&ssl=1)
Former Gitanjali Group executive Sunil Varma, accused in the PNB scam, was granted interim bail by an anti-money laundering court. The CBI sought custody, alleging his involvement in orchestrating the scam. Varma, who had been evading the authorities, appeared in court following the suspension of a non-bailable warrant. Varma’s lawyer argued that the summons were incorrectly served.
Pankaj Kumar, the alleged key accomplice in the NEET-UG paper-leak case, has been placed in CBI custody for 14 days by a Patna court. He is accused of stealing the exam paper from the NTA trunk in Jharkhand. The CBI will interrogate him about his involvement and connections in the theft. Several others have also been arrested in connection with the case. The investigation has revealed multiple irregularities in the 2024 NEET-UG, including impersonation and cheating.
Rakesh Ranjan, implicated in the NEET-UG paper leak, was arrested in Nalanda, Bihar. The CBI was granted custody of 13 suspects by the Patna High Court for interrogation. Ranjan’s alleged involvement in orchestrating solvers for the exam was identified through digital evidence. The scandal affected over 24 lakh candidates and led to significant legal actions against the NTA.
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to judicial custody until July 12 in a corruption case related to the 2021-22 Delhi Excise Policy after being held in CBI custody. The CBI argued that his custody was necessary to confront him with evidence. Kejriwal is also facing a money laundering case connected to the same policy.