Rajasthan HC denies bail to Babulal Katara in teacher exam paper leak case
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The bench of Justice Praveer Bhatnagar, however, granted bail to Katara's nephew, Vijay Damor, citing the relief already extended to other similarly placed accused by the Supreme Court.
Katara, arrested on April 18, 2023, sought bail on grounds that he was in custody for an extended period and the trial was likely to take longer. His counsel argued that prolonged incarceration without the conclusion of the trial warranted bail.
Rajasthan govt, however, opposed the plea, stating that Katara played a key role in the leak while serving as an RPSC member. According to the Special Operations Group (SOG), he misused his official position by obtaining the exam paper and taking it to his residence, where it was shared with others involved.
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