Anticipatory Bail to Former IAS Officer was dismissed as there was possibility of tampering evidence in corruption case

Advertisement Anil Tuteja S/o Late H. L Tuteja Vs Central Bureau of Investigation (Chhattisgarh High Court) Conclusion: Having regard to the gravity of the allegations, the ongoing investigation, the requirement of further probe into digital and financial evidence, and the possibility of influencing witnesses or obstructing the investigation, the applicant had failed to make out a case for the exercise of the Court’s discretionary jurisdiction to grant anticipatory bail. Hence, the anticipatory bail application was dismissed. Held: Applicant, a retired IAS officer, sought anticipatory...