{
  "id": 166441,
  "title": "Chhattisgarh liquor scam case: SC grants interim bail to Anwar Dhebar, bars him from staying in state",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/chhattisgarh-liquor-scam-case-sc-grants-interim-bail-to-anwar-dhebar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-05T08:14:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/chhattisgarh-liquor-scam-case-sc-grants-interim-bail-to-anwar-dhebar-bars-him-from-staying-in-state-101785917686048.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Supreme Court granted interim bail to businessman Anwar Dhebar in connection with a suspected Chhattisgarh liquor scam case, requiring him to remain outside the state until the investigation concludes. The order, issued by a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, permits Dhebar to enter Chhattisgarh solely for trial and court proceedings. Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing the Chhattisgarh government, opposed the bail plea, citing concerns about Dhebar's release. The court examined sensitive confidential information submitted by the state government before granting bail. Appearing for Dhebar, Mukul Rohatgi questioned the sealed-cover procedure but ultimately accepted the court's decision to release him on interim bail. The court emphasized the need for Dhebar to cooperate with the investigation, sharing his out-of-state address and contact details with the investigating officer. Rohatgi argued that Dhebar's defense was unaware of the state's confidential material and that multiple cases were registered against his client to keep him in custody. The prosecution alleged that Dhebar exerted undue control over the administration and financial functioning of the Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited (CSMCL), steering bill clearances in exchange for illegal gratifications. The high court had previously rejected Dhebar's bail plea, expressing apprehension that his premature release could jeopardize the ongoing investigation, potentially influencing witnesses or obstructing further proceedings.",
  "summary": "The CJI-led bench permitted Dhebar to enter Chhattisgarh only for attending trial and court proceedings.",
  "key_points": [
    "Supreme Court grants interim bail to Anwar Dhebar in Chhattisgarh liquor scam case.",
    "Dhebar must remain outside Chhattisgarh until investigation concludes.",
    "Court examined sensitive confidential information before granting bail."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}