CBI vs Rakesh Asthana

Updates

1. News11 Feb 2020

   CBI Gives Former Special Director Rakesh Asthana Clean Chit In Bribery Case

   The CBI today gave its former special director Rakesh Asthana a clean chit in a bribery case that had sparked off a major power struggle in the probe agency...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation cleared a former official of wrongdoing in a bribery case.

   Who:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation is the probe agency and Rakesh Asthana is the former special director.

   When:

   Reported on 11 Feb 2020.

   Why:

   The agency gave him a clean chit in a case where he was accused of taking bribes.

   What it means:

   The agency has officially decided to no longer pursue the accusations against him.

   NDTV
2. News26 Sep 2019

   CBI officer who led investigation in Rakesh Asthana case seeks voluntary retirement

   Satish Dagar's exit comes after HC gave CBI 4 months to wrap up probe.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The police officer in charge of investigating Rakesh Asthana has asked to leave his job early.

   Who:

   Satish Dagar is the investigator who led the case, Rakesh Asthana is the accused, the Central Bureau of Investigation is the police agency, and the High Court is the judicial body overseeing the process.

   When:

   Reported on 26 Sep 2019.

   Where:

   High Court.

   Why:

   The High Court gave the Central Bureau of Investigation a deadline of four months to finish the investigation.

   What it means:

   The lead investigator is exiting the case while the agency remains under a court order to complete its work within the set time.

   The Indian Express