The Supreme Court has deferred hearing on the Chhattisgarh government’s appeal challenging bail granted to Chaitanya Baghel in the alleged liquor scam cases. The bail was earlier granted by the High Court citing parity with co-accused and prolonged custody.
The CBI told the Delhi High Court that Lalu Prasad Yadav had no official role or public duty in railway appointments during his tenure as Union Railway Minister. The agency argued that decisions were taken by General Managers, making prior sanction under the Prevention of Corruption Act unnecessary.
