Former Karnataka lokayukta cop's bail plea rejected
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Joshi was relieved from the lokayukta post on June 12. On June 15, lokayukta police visited his house and affixed a notice on the door, directing Joshi to appear for interrogation in a corruption-related case on June 16.
Soon, Joshi approached the special court, seeking anticipatory bail. Similarly, Joshi had successfully approached the Karnataka high court, seeking a stay against the notice.
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