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Delhi court orders framing charges against two Cbi officials for corruption
Delhi court orders framing charges against two Cbi officials for corruption
A Delhi court has ordered framing of corruption and conspiracy charges against two Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials, deputy superintendent of police R K Rishi and Selection Grade-II official Samir Kumar Singh, for allegedly compromising investigations for money. Special Judge Atul Krishna Agrawal said there was sufficient evidence that Singh provided confidential case information to Rishi, who in turn received illegal gratification, with Singh's bank account showing cash deposits exceeding Rs 4 lakh in April 2019 alone.
The court discharged inspector Kapil Dhanked and private firm Frost International Ltd, noting the case against Dhanked rested on suspicion rather than "grave suspicion" and that his alleged confessional statement had no evidentiary value. The judge observed no bribe money was recovered from any accused and no witness to the alleged payments existed, making the prosecution "quite weak" on that aspect.
The judge directed charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act for criminal conspiracy and theft of information by a public servant. The CBI had filed a chargesheet alleging the trio conspired with private individuals to compromise investigation integrity for pecuniary benefits.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The case reveals a recurring vulnerability in the CBI: the agency investigating corruption can itself be accused of institutional corruption. Here, the court found sufficient evidence to proceed against a DSP and a Selection Grade-II official for allegedly leaking case information for money, but discharged a co-accused inspector due to a lack of concrete proof. The judge’s observation that the prosecution’s case was “quite weak” on the bribe-recovery front underscores how difficult it is to prove quid pro quo arrangements when no cash is seized. For the CBI, this trial will test internal accountability mechanisms. The next hearing on framing of charges is likely within four to six weeks.
Source: millenniumpost.in
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