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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
NCLT deputy registrar arrest: CBI seeks to interrogate accused again, he files for bail claiming no truth in allegations of seeking bribe
The CBI has again sought the custody of a deputy registrar of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) arrested last month on allegations of accepting a bribe of Rs 3 lakh, even as he has filed for bail. Charan Pratap Singh was arrested along with an aide Karsan Ahir on May 29 by the CBI and the special court sent them to judicial custody on the same day. The CBI has again sought custody of Singh and Ahir stating that their custodial interrogation is needed to ascertain about the staff or other senior officials of the NCLT, who were helping him in the case of the complainant, an hotel owner, from whom the bribe was allegedly sought to settle the matter in his favour. The CBI has said that its officials did not get sufficient time to interrogate the arrested accused. Singh has, meanwhile, sought bail claiming that the allegations are 'vague' and 'without any concrete evidence'. The case relates to a dispute between the complainant and his brothers regarding the ownership of the hotel. The matter is pending before the NCLT in Mumbai for over five years. The complainant had alleged that he came in contact with Singh in connection with the pending matter. It is alleged that Singh contacted the complainant and informed him that one of his staff members wanted to stay at his hotel in Lonavala. Accordingly, the staffer with her family stayed at the hotel in April but payment for the same was not done with a bill of Rs 30,000 pending. The complainant alleged that when he asked Singh about the dues, he got irritated and reminded him about the pending matter in NCLT. The complainant further alleged that Singh told him that he will help him with the case and sought the files of the case, which he then handed over at a restaurant on April 26. The complainant had alleged that Singh sought a bribe from him, and he approached the anti-corruption bureau of the agency, following which a trap was laid. On May 28, Ahir, an aide of Singh, accepted the bribe amount on his behalf, the CBI has claimed. The CBI had then sought custody of Singh claiming that he is involved in a 'corruption racket' 'which may lead to a bigger conspiracy of corrupt practices taking place at NCLT' but he was sent to judicial custody by the court. The CBI has now sought to probe into the movement of the file related to the complainant's case, claiming that the two accused have 'exclusive knowledge' of it. Singh through his lawyer Shalabh Saxena said that searches have already been conducted at his residence and no 'tainted' money or incriminating recovery has been made, with mere cash of Rs 22,000 found at his home. 'There is no documented or corroborated evidence to establish the demand of illegal gratification by the accused,' the bail plea states. It is also claimed that Singh owns no property in Mumbai and is living in a shared accommodation in a '8×10 chawl'. He has further submitted that he does not have any sanctioning authority or financial decision-making power in the NCLT. The court has scheduled the pleas for hearing on June 9.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Time of India
CBI nabs NCLT official for ‘3L bribe for favourable order'
Mumbai: CBI arrested a deputy registrar of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai, for allegedly taking a Rs 3-lakh bribe from a businessman through an aide at a Colaba eatery. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It produced the official, Charan Pratap Singh, and his associate, Karan Ahir, before a court on Thursday, seeking their custody. The court rejected the plea and sent the two to judicial custody. CBI may move a fresh application as it suspects that Singh is part of a corruption racket in NCLT. This is the second instance in three months where NCLT officials' conduct has come under CBI's scrutiny. In March, the agency had investigated a former NCLT official and a law firm in a Rs 1-crore bribery case. Singh allegedly promised to influence NCLT proceedings in the complainant's favour in a dispute between siblings over a company-owned hotel. He demanded Rs 3.5 lakh from the complainant for this. After negotiation, the bribe amount was reduced to Rs 3 lakh. The complainant approached CBI, which decided to lay a trap to catch Singh while accepting the bribe. Singh called the complainant to a Colaba restaurant on Wednesday night with the bribe. He told the complainant that the money was to be handed over to his associate, Ahir, whom he summoned to the restaurant over phone. Singh left the restaurant, while a CBI team waited nearby to catch him red-handed. Soon after, Ahir collected the money. Another CBI team looked for Singh in vain in a nearby bylane. Singh was not at home either, and after a few hours of search, CBI managed to catch him at an acquaintance's house in Colaba. CBI told the court that it needed their custody to ascertain all the beneficiaries of the bribe, including any involvement of other senior NCLT officials. Singh and Ahir's phones have been seized for analysis.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Soil from 1962 Sino-India war site reaches J'khand
Ranchi/Hazaribag: "Kalash" procession, a march with the sacred vessel containing soil from Rezang-La , where Indian soldiers sacrificed their lives in the 1962 Sino-Indian war, arrived in Jharkhand on Friday evening. The vessel will traverse 13 districts of the state before proceeding to Chhattisgarh. Initiated by Akhil Bhartiya Yadav Mahasabha since April 13, the procession will cover 19 states, culminating at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on November 18. The effort aims to commemorate Indian soldiers' valour while advocating for the establishment of an Ahir (Yadav) regiment in the Army. Rezang-La, an Indian Army post in Ladakh, witnessed the Charlie company of the Kumaon Battalion, comprising Yadav community members, engaging in an intense battle with two Chinese regiments on the night of November 18 and 19, ultimately sacrificing their lives. Anita Yadav, state RJD vice president and tour coordinator for the "Kalash" procession in Jharkhand, said, "The 'Kalash' has entered Jharkhand from West Bengal. It would be kept at the IMA building in Ranchi on Saturday for people to pay homage to the martyrs. A procession would also be taken out later on." She mentioned that the demand for the Ahir regiment dates back nearly 100 years, with the British authorities promising its formation after World War I. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo She noted that elected officials have frequently raised this matter in Parliament. Yadav added that the vessel would continue its journey through various districts before entering Chhattisgarh via Gumla. From Ranchi, the vessel will be taken to Hazaribag on Saturday, and the city is preparing for an elaborate reception. It would first be taken to Bharat Mata Chowk at 7 pm on Saturday, said Shambhu Yadav, president of Shri Krishna Balram Seva Sangathan, Hazaribag. "A procession will transport the vessel to the Hari Hanuman temple courtyard via Vivekananda School and Bada Bazar mohalla," he said. Thereafter, the "Kalash" will be taken around the city from 9 am on Sunday.
The Print
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
On frontline with Pakistan, Bhuj has stories to tell of 1965 & 1971 wars—some facts, some myths
For friends Shagan Thakkar and Jayanti Biglani, it was time for their evening tea. But that day the two decided to take a stroll instead. '…suddenly it felt like we have gone back to Covid times,' remarked Thakkar's son Harshad. His father replied: 'You don't know. Even before Covid lockdown, we were trapped in our homes. In 1965 and 1971 too, the same eerie atmosphere was there when India and Pakistan went to war.' In less than 24 hours, there was commotion on the streets of Bhuj. People went around telling each other that India and Pakistan had reached an understanding to halt all military action on land, in the air, and on the sea. Kachchh: Bhuj and nearby villages along the International Border (IB) were on high alert. Nightfall approaching, villagers braced themselves for a blackout ordered by the district administration. No power supply meant spending the entire night in the sweltering heat. In 1965, India and Pakistan went to war in the Kachchh region before mutually agreeing to a ceasefire. The nuclear neighbours went to war again in 1971. Thakkar and Biglani have lived through both wars. 'I have seen the Sino-India war in 1962 as well. Thankfully we do not share any border with China. But I did not know that in the next three years, I think I was around 22, I got my first job at the collector's office and then in the next few days I would be witnessing Kachchh being bombed by Pakistan,' said Biglani. Thakkar recalled patrolling the streets as a home guard during the wars. 'They [India-Pakistan] do not fight like this anymore. We saw how they dropped bombs at various places in Kachchh, there was terror. Today, the fear was as much, but I think it is more dangerous,' said Thakkar, referring to drone warfare. 'It is no longer a traditional war, it's technological warfare,' added Biglani. The duo discussed how India's air defences thwarted hostile drones. 'We were able to fight back because we had S-400,' said Biglani. In Bhuj or Kachchh, each household has hundreds of stories to tell of the 1965 and 1971 wars. Some are facts, some myths. For instance, the story of how Saraspur village was saved by a Pakistani pilot, who was raised in India but moved to Pakistan after partition. 'I was around 10 when the 1971 war happened. I remember my parents and the elderly discussing how our village was saved because of this pilot who belonged to the Khoja community in Mandvi, Gujarat. He went to Pakistan after partition, he became a pilot. During the war when he was asked to bomb a village, because he was brought up in India, he had so much love for us that he dropped the bomb on marshy land instead of any village. The hole created by the bomb is still there,' said Maoji, now 60-years-old. Maoji, an Ahir himself, also recalled how women from the Ahir community provided the Army with water and milk during both wars. (Edited by Amrtansh Arora) Also Read: In Bhuj, clouds of war brought back 1971 memories. When hundreds of women rebuilt IAF runway by hand
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Govt fully prepared to act against Pahalgam perpetrators: NCBC chief Hansraj Ahir
Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes and former Minister of State for Home Affairs, strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, saying the government is fully prepared to respond and will not spare anyone involved in such acts. Speaking to IANS, Ahir said: "After such attacks, it is natural for people to be angry, but the government is taking strong steps and will continue to do so. Our country shares borders with multiple nations, and terrorists take advantage of any opportunity to infiltrate. But they are cowards, cowards who kill innocent people. The government is capable of taking solid steps against such acts." Recalling his tenure in the Home Ministry, he emphasised the progress made in securing India's borders: "I was myself the Minister of State for Home Affairs. I know how much work the government has done regarding the borders. Highways have been built in border areas. Earlier, there was a lot of insurgency in the Northeast, but now it is peaceful. Even insurgents have cooled down. Elections are held properly in state governments, and people come out to vote." He further stressed the vigilance of the armed forces and the government. "To deal with these kinds of secret, cowardly attacks, the government and the army are always alert. I have worked on this; I know how seriously the government operates," he claimed. On being asked about action against Pakistan, Ahir replied bluntly: "Whenever we retaliated against such behaviour of Pakistan, we never spared them. The government has always dealt with them strictly and firmly, and we will continue to do so. But this is not a cricket ground that today we go and do some good batting, it is not like that. This is a matter of two nations." He elaborated on the complexity of the issue: "This is a matter between two countries, and it is a very serious situation. Our population is larger and our borders are longer, but the government will act thoughtfully; it will not leave them." Assuring the nation of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's resolve, Ahir stated: "It is certain that under the leadership of PM Modi, the government will not tolerate such actions by Pakistan. The terrorists and Pakistanis have committed an unforgivable crime. The government is not in the mindset to forgive them, we will act at the appropriate time." He also warned political opponents to be cautious with their words: "Those who make statements should think that they should not make such remarks on matters of national security. It is a matter of national protection." In conclusion, he affirmed the government's capability and commitment: "The government's intention is clear, it is capable, and we respond with strength. Not just Pakistan, but even China, we have given a proper reply to them too. We should trust our government. The opposition must understand that they should not weaken the country with their statements."
