Delhi court orders framing charges against two CBI officials in corruption case
A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against two CBI officials for corruption and conspiracy. The court found insufficient evidence to charge a third official and a private company. The allegations involve compromising investigations for financial gain, but the prosecution's case was deemed weak due to lack of witness testimony and evidence.
- ▪The court directed charges against DSP R.K. Rishi and Selection Grade-II official Samir Kumar Singh.
- ▪CBI Inspector Kapil Dhanked was discharged due to insufficient evidence against him.
- ▪The court noted that there was no recovery of bribe money from the accused, weakening the prosecution's case.
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A Delhi court has directed the framing of corruption and conspiracy charges against two Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), for allegedly compromising the integrity of investigations in certain cases for "extraneous pecuniary consideration".Also read | CBI arrests Delhi Food and Supply Department official in bribery caseSpecial Judge Atul Krishna Agrawal on Saturday (May 23, 2026) also discharged a CBI Inspector and a private company, saying there was insufficient evidence against them and that the allegations against the inspector bordered on suspicion rather than grave suspicion.According to the CBI, DSP R.K.
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