Delhi Court Orders Framing of Charges Against CBI Officials, PFI Leaders; Fernandez Challenges Money Laundering Case in Supreme Court
A Delhi court ordered framing of corruption and conspiracy charges against two CBI officials, while discharging another CBI inspector and a private company due to insufficient evidence. Separate charges were framed against PFI leaders in a terror case. Jacqueline Fernandez is challenging her framing in a money laundering case before the Supreme Court, which has scheduled hearing for June 11.
A Delhi court ordered framing of corruption and conspiracy charges against two CBI officials, including Deputy Superintendent of Police R.K. Rishi, for allegedly compromising investigations on extraneous pecuniary consideration, according to the CBI's chargesheet filed under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court discharged a CBI inspector and a private company from charges, finding insufficient evidence to support the allegations. The CBI alleged that Rishi, Inspector Kapil Dhanked, Selection Grade-II official Samir Kumar Singh, and two private persons conspired to compromise investigations.
A Delhi court also ordered framing of charges in a terror case against top leaders of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), based on suspicion of a conspiracy to overthrow the government and establish an Islamic Caliphate by 2047. The NIA alleged that PFI intended to achieve its objectives through armed struggle.
The Delhi High Court vacated its interim order restraining the trial court from passing a final order on framing charges in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna dismissed Devangana Kalita’s petition seeking access to CCTV footage and police WhatsApp group chats, but allowed her petition to inspect police malkhana records containing case property and electronic records.
According to The Hindu, a Delhi court ordered framing of charges against Jacqueline Fernandez, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, and 15 others in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case. The Hindu reported that the Enforcement Directorate alleged Fernandez was in constant contact with Chandrashekhar and received valuable gifts through Pinky Irani. According to The Times of India, Fernandez approached the Supreme Court challenging the framing of charges, and the Supreme Court agreed to hear her plea, with the matter scheduled for June 11.
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