CBI vs Santosh Kumar and others — Bribery case

Updates

1. Judgment14 Oct 2026

   'Touts Can't Function In Govt Offices Without Officials' Protection, Encouragement': Delhi High Court Upholds Conviction In ₹1,300 Bribery Case

   The Delhi High Court has observed that the functioning of “touts” in government offices cannot continue without the involvement, protection or encouragement of government officials, who are...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of individuals involved in a bribery case.

   Who:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation is the investigative agency, and the Delhi High Court is the court. Santosh Kumar and others are the convicted persons.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Delhi.

   Why:

   The court stated touts, or middlemen, cannot operate in government offices without help from government officials.

   What it means:

   The court confirmed the original decision to convict those involved in the case.

   LiveLaw
2. Arrest27 Aug 2024

   CBI arrests principal commissioner of Income Tax in Rs 10 lakh bribery case

   Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Santosh Kumar was arrested along with four private individuals –Gurpal Singh, Rajiv Kumar, Ashok Chaurasia and Pranay —...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested a government official and four private people for alleged bribery.

   Who:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency, Santosh Kumar is the accused Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, and Gurpal Singh, Rajiv Kumar, Ashok Chaurasia, and Pranay are the accused private individuals.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Aug 2024.

   Where:

   Delhi.

   Why:

   The individuals were arrested for alleged involvement in a bribery case.

   What it means:

   These individuals are now in the custody of the investigative agency as part of the legal process.

   The Indian Express