‘Dismiss it now or later?’: Supreme Court indicates no relief for suspended Punjab DIG
The Supreme Court has expressed doubt about granting bail to suspended Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General Harcharan Singh Bhullar, who is facing charges of corruption. Chief Justice Surya Kant, presiding over a three-judge bench, stated that granting bail "now or later" is highly unlikely. The bench, comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, adjourned the hearing for four weeks to examine key witnesses.
Bhullar's appeal challenges a High Court decision that dismissed his second bail application on August 10. The charges stem from an August 10 FIR registered by Akash Batta, alleging that Bhullar demanded a bribe from a private intermediary, Krishanu Sharda, in exchange for not taking action against Batta's business. On October 16, the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested both Krishanu and Bhullar, seizing over Rs 7 crore in cash and valuables during raids on Bhullar's premises.
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau is currently probing a separate case related to alleged disproportionate assets.
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