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Economic Times
a day ago
- Economic Times
NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case: No evidence found against suspected ringleader by CBI, say sources
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: A Patna court last week granted default bail to Sanjeev Mukhiya , who was suspected to be the ringleader behind the leak of medical entrance exam papers last year, after the CBI did not file a charge sheet against him within 90 days of his arrest. People in the know of the investigation into the 2024 NEET-UG paper leak case told ET that the central agency did not find any evidence against Mukhiya and so did not file any charge sheet naming the Bihar Police arrested Mukhiya on April 25, the CBI had sought his remand from a local court. Among the reasons that triggered CBI's move to interrogate Mukhiya was a viral video that purportedly showed him entering a premises where exam papers were printed. After investigation, the CBI found out that the video was of 2023, the people said. Technical analysis, statements of witnesses and co-accused and other evidence did not suggest the involvement of Mukhiya in the leak of NEET-UG 2024, they told ET. "So far no evidence has come to light against Sanjeev Mukhiya establishing his involvement in the leak of NEET-UG 2024," an official told ET on the condition of is wanted in other alleged paper leaks, including the Bihar constable recruitment scam 2023 and Bihar teachers' recruitment scam. Mukhiya had filed an application in a special CBI court in Patna seeking bail in the NEET-2024 paper leak case. He argued that he had been in judicial custody for 90 days and that the CBI had not filed a charge sheet against him, which entitled him to be released on hearing arguments from both sides, the court applied Section 167 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and granted him bail. The section deals with the statutory period for filing chargesheet after the CBI so far has arrested 50 accused in the NEET case. It filed the first charge sheet naming 13 accused on July 1, 2024. Another charge sheet was filed against six people in September 2024. The CBI later filed three more supplementary charge sheets in October and November 2024. The last charge sheet, filed on November 22 last year, names five additional accused. The investigation is ongoing.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Section 144 in Pakistan's Rawalpindi as PTI plans protest over Imran Khan's arrest
The Rawalpindi district administration has imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in anticipation of nationwide protests planned by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday, Geo News reported. Senior Superintendent of Adiala Jail Abdul Ghafoor Anjum sent a letter, seeking additional security to prevent a possible protest by PTI supporters outside the prison.(Reuters File) The country is bracing for a fresh round of protests as the former ruling party has announced it will take to the streets across Pakistan on August 5, marking two years of Khan's incarceration, demanding his release and relief for the inflation-hit masses. The ban, effective from August 4 to August 10, prohibits all types of rallies, sit-ins, demonstrations, protests, and gatherings of more than four people within the district limits, as per Geo News. Senior Superintendent of Adiala Jail Abdul Ghafoor Anjum sent a letter to City Police Officer (CPO), seeking additional security to prevent a possible protest by PTI supporters outside the prison. In his letter, the jail superintendent noted that there are currently 7,700 inmates in the prison, while its capacity is only 2,174. "PTI has planned a protest outside the jail on August 5," the officer said, stressing the need for urgent measures to ensure foolproof security at the facility, where the PTI founder is serving jail terms in multiple cases ranging from treason to terrorism. Additional police personnel, barriers, and surveillance should be deployed outside Rawalpindi jail to avoid any untoward incident, the letter stated. According to Geo News, separate requests were also sent to the Home Department, IG Prisons, and RPO for security, it added. The officer further said that Rawalpindi jail was "very sensitive" due to the presence of political prisoners and terrorists. Additional security should be deployed from Dahgal Checkpost to Gate No. 5 of Adiala Jail, the letter said. PTI has repeatedly called for Khan's release, who has been behind bars for over a year. The deposed prime minister was arrested in Lahore on August 5, 2023, after being sentenced to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts. The protest call was made by PTI stalwart Asad Qaiser during a press conference on Sunday, jointly addressed by the party's Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan and other leaders in Islamabad. "August 5 marks the day of the PTI founder's arrest; we will stage protests on that day," Qaiser said, referring to the Toshakhana case.
Malaysia Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysia Sun
Pakistan: Section 144 imposed in Rawalpindi as PTI plans to protest on Imran Khan's arrest anniversary
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 5 (ANI): The Rawalpindi district administration has imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in anticipation of nationwide protests planned by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday, Geo News reported. The country is bracing for a fresh round of protests as the former ruling party has announced it will take to the streets across Pakistan on August 5, marking two years of Khan's incarceration, demanding his release and relief for the inflation-hit masses. The ban, effective from August 4 to August 10, prohibits all types of rallies, sit-ins, demonstrations, protests, and gatherings of more than four people within the district limits, as per Geo News. Senior Superintendent of Adiala Jail Abdul Ghafoor Anjum sent a letter to City Police Officer (CPO), seeking additional security to prevent a possible protest by PTI supporters outside the prison. In his letter, the jail superintendent noted that there are currently 7,700 inmates in the prison, while its capacity is only 2,174. 'PTI has planned a protest outside the jail on August 5,' the officer said, stressing the need for urgent measures to ensure foolproof security at the facility, where the PTI founder is serving jail terms in multiple cases ranging from treason to terrorism. Additional police personnel, barriers, and surveillance should be deployed outside Rawalpindi jail to avoid any untoward incident, the letter stated. According to Geo News, separate requests were also sent to the Home Department, IG Prisons, and RPO for security, it added. The officer further said that Rawalpindi jail was 'very sensitive' due to the presence of political prisoners and terrorists. Additional security should be deployed from Dahgal Checkpost to Gate No. 5 of Adiala Jail, the letter said. PTI has repeatedly called for Khan's release, who has been behind bars for over a year. The deposed prime minister was arrested in Lahore on August 5, 2023, after being sentenced to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts. The protest call was made by PTI stalwart Asad Qaiser during a press conference on Sunday, jointly addressed by the party's Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan and other leaders in Islamabad. 'August 5 marks the day of the PTI founder's arrest; we will stage protests on that day,' Qaiser said, referring to the Toshakhana case. (ANI)
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Top court jabs Baghels, asks them to approach High Court first: Where will poor go?
The Supreme Court on Monday took strong exception to a growing trend where influential or affluent individuals bypass lower courts and directly knock on its doors. The remarks came during the hearing of petitions filed by former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and his son Chaitanya Baghel in connection with the money laundering probe in the alleged liquor scam.A bench led by Justice Surya Kant expressed concern over the increasing burden on the apex court due to a rise in such a we have to hear everything, what is the purpose of other courts? Every state has a High Court. Do you think it's a manageable affair for the Supreme Court to deal with everything?' the bench observed. In a stinging remark on the perceived inequality in access to justice, the Court noted, 'This only arises when an affluent person is involved. Where will the poor person go? If this continues, the ordinary litigant, the ordinary lawyer, will have no space in the Supreme Court.'SUPREME COURT TO CHAITANYA BAGHEL: MOVE HIGH COURT FIRSTThe court directed Chaitanya Baghel, son of Bhupesh Baghel, to approach the High Court first in the matter related to the ED court asked Chaitanya Baghel to move the High Court with his plea seeking quashing of proceedings and all his statements recorded in the recent money laundering probe. In a parallel plea by Bhupesh Baghel alleging systemic misuse of investigative powers by central agencies, the bench refused to entertain the court also asked Bhupesh Baghel to approach the High Court with his plea alleging his illegal implication in 13 different cases, including the alleged coal scam, Mahadev betting app case, Chhattisgarh liquor scam, rice milling and NAN FIR by EOW, Manpower FIR Baghel's plea, now withdrawn, challenged the conferment of powers to agencies to conduct 'further investigation' under Section 173(8) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Section 193(9) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, alleging that the same has been done in the absence of adequate procedural only plea that remains pending before the bench is Bhupesh Baghel's challenge to Section 50 and 63 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, seeking declaration that ED officers have no powers to conduct 'further investigation' under the PMLA. The court also granted liberty to Chaitanya Baghel to file a fresh petition before the Supreme SIBAL'S CHARGE: PIECEMEAL CHARGESHEETS, SYSTEMATIC ABUSEAppearing for Bhupesh Baghel, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal argued that central agencies are filing piecemeal chargesheets and the practice is becoming a 'countrywide problem.'The court observed that it appreciates the concern that, with power being so plenary, there are possibilities of abuse and hounding innocent individuals, but the question is not of vires Additional Solicitor General, appearing for probe agencies, questioned the maintainability of Bhupesh Baghel's petition, stating that he is not concerned with this court responded by asking him to make a statement that Bhupesh Baghel is not connected to the case. When that statement was not made, the court remarked, "You are not clear. We can't take away a person's right to approach court."- EndsTune InMust Watch
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3 days ago
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Malegaon blasts: After acquittal, Prasad Purohit welcomed with flower petals, ‘Jai Shri Ram' chants
Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, one of the seven persons acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts case last week, was on Sunday given a grand welcome by family members and supporters when he returned home in Pune. At the Shantisheela Housing Society on the city's Law College Road, Purohit was welcomed with a procession, in which traditional drums were beaten and flower petals were showered on him, PTI reported. Bharatiya Janata Party member and Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni was among those who attended the event. Those who participated in the procession shouted 'Jai Shree Ram' and 'Sanatan Dharm Ki Jai' to celebrate Purohit's acquittal. Purohit was on bail in the case since August 2017 after having spent nearly nine years in jail. He has been posted at an Army formation in Mumbai since he got bail, according to The Indian Express. He visited his Pune home for the first time on Sunday after his acquittal on July 31. #WATCH | Pune, Maharashtra: Society members and friends of Lt Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit felicitate him, as they welcome him home. NIA Court acquitted all accused, including him, in 2008 Malegaon blast case. — ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2025 Apart from Purohit, the others who were acquitted in the case were Pragya Singh Thakur, Major Ramesh Upadhyay, Sameer Kulkarni, Ajay Rahirkar, Sudhakar Dwivedi and Sudhakar Chaturvedi. Thakur went on to become a BJP MP from Bhopal between 2019 and 2024. Six persons were killed and around 100 were injured when an explosive device strapped to a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon in northern Maharashtra on September 29, 2008. At the event on Sunday, Purohit said that not even an enemy could question his 'loyalty towards the nation', the Hindustan Times reported. 'During my submission [in court], I insisted that I be called anything but not aatankwadi [terrorist] or deshdrohi [traitor],' he said. Charges unproven but not baseless: NIA court The special National Investigation Agency court that acquitted the persons accused in the Malegaon blast case on July 31 remarked in its verdict that although the prosecution could not prove its charges against Purohit, it could not be said that the allegations against him were ' baseless or without foundation ', Live Law reported. The court rejected his argument that the prosecution should have sought prior sanction under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Special Judge AK Lahoti did not accept the contention that he had been collecting information from Hindutva organisations like Abhinav Bharat as part of his official duty. The court said that Purohit was one of the founding members of Abhinav Bharat and was an active member of it, Live Law reported. There was no evidence to show that Purohit's superior authority had given him permission to join the Abhinav Bharat trust or to collect funds for it, the court said. 'As per the ethos of the military intelligence, the commanding officer or Discipline & Vigilance Branch used to protect the interest of officers and sources,' the judge noted, according to Live Law. 'But after the arrest of Purohit, no any steps were taken to protect their officer. If he would have really discharged the duty under the colour of his office, there would have been protection to him.' The court said that Purohit had only been allowed to 'mix up' with certain organisations to collect information about them, but there was no evidence to show that he had been allowed to join any group. The lieutenant colonel had claimed that he was falsely implicated in the case, and that he had been working as an intelligence officer seeking to monitor extremist groups.
