#CBIvsCBI: Delhi HC extends relief to Asthana till November 1
In the latest development in the alleged bribery case involving CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana, the Delhi High Court, on Monday, extended interim relief to Asthana till November 1. The court asked the CBI to maintain status quo in the proceedings against Asthana, and extended protection from arrest to the embattled Special Director till the aforementioned date. Here are the details.
The Delhi HC also asked the CBI to file its replies on the pleas by Special Director Asthana and another accused in the case, DSP Devender Kumar, on or before November 1. Reportedly, Kumar also filed a bail application against his arrest before the court, while complainant Sana Satish, who alleged that Asthana took bribes, filed an application seeking the court's protection.
The development comes just days after CBI Director Alok Verma was divested of his powers by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) owing to the tussle between himself and Special Director Rakesh Asthana. For those unaware, Asthana, who himself faces bribery charges, had levelled corruption charges on the CBI boss earlier, alleging that Verma interfered in important investigations.
