The Supreme Court has adjourned till January the plea filed by Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, challenging his arrest in the alleged liquor scam. The Court said the matter cannot be heard piecemeal and will take it up for detailed hearing in the first week of January.
The Supreme Court criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for making unsubstantiated allegations in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam case. The court questioned the evidence behind claims of ₹40 crore earned by accused Arvind Singh and expressed concern over prolonged custody without a trial. The case will continue to be heard on May 9.
The Supreme Court of India questioned the Chhattisgarh government’s handling of a Rs. 2,000 crore liquor scam case, expressing concern over the prolonged custody of the accused despite multiple chargesheets filed. The ongoing investigation involves allegations of illegal money generation through bribery, raising questions about government oversight and fair trade practices.
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to former IAS officer Anil Tuteja in connection with a ₹2,000 crore liquor scam. Released under strict conditions, Tuteja is required to surrender his passport and cooperate with the court. The case involves numerous accused and witnesses and highlights significant corruption allegations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday(14th Nov), granted former Chhattisgarh bureaucrat Anil Tuteja interim protection from arrest related to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. This decision came after the Allahabad High Court denied his request to quash criminal proceedings. The court scheduled a hearing for January 21 and also sought responses from the Enforcement Directorate.