“Out on SC Bail”: Congress MLA Kawasi Lakhma Released from Raipur Jail in Chhattisgarh Liquor ‘Scam’ Case

Congress MLA and former Chhattisgarh excise minister Kawasi Lakhma was released from Raipur Central Jail a day after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail in cases linked to the alleged liquor ‘scam’. Arrested by the ED and ACB/EOW, Lakhma said he has full faith in the judiciary and will continue to fight for tribal and farmers’ rights.

No Tentative Instructions: Karnataka HC Slams ED for Opposing WinZO Subsidiary’s Plea Over Salary Payments

Karnataka High Court sharply criticised the Enforcement Directorate for opposing WinZO subsidiary’s plea to operate frozen bank accounts for employee salaries, with Justice BM Shyama Prasad rejecting “tentative instructions” and directing the agency to present final, complete directions forthwith.

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Supreme Court to Hear 40+ Bail & ED Pleas on January 28

The Supreme Court of India will hear over 40 petitions linked to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam on January 28, including multiple bail pleas. The hearing will also cover the Enforcement Directorate’s challenge to the bail granted to Chaitanya Baghel.

Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Chargesheet Claims Ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel’s Son Got Rs 250 Crore as “His Share”

The ACB/EOW has alleged in its chargesheet that Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, received Rs 200–250 crore from the liquor scam. The agency claims he played a key role in managing and protecting the syndicate during the Congress government’s tenure.