State of Punjab vs Rakesh Goyal — NHAI fraud case

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1. 3 Nov 2026News

   Case of 7.29 crore fraud, Bathinda court rejects bail of fake NHAI officer.

   The Punjab and Haryana High Court has clarified that a police officer cannot be dismissed solely on the basis of an FIR or allegations of criminal connections. The court ordered the reinstatement of the dismissed constable.

   Dainik Jagran

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court rejected a request for release from jail for a man accused of pretending to be an officer.

   Who:

   The accused, the National Highways Authority of India as the victim, and the Sessions Court in Bathinda.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Bathinda, Punjab, at the Sessions Court.

   Why:

   The man is accused of fraud involving money related to the National Highways Authority of India.

   What it means:

   The accused will remain in custody while the court considers the allegations against him.

2. 3 Nov 2026News

   Second bail plea of fake NHAI officer in Bathinda rejected: Three days ago, the court had also dismissed the petition in a 2.40 crore case.

   Bathinda fake NHAI officer fraud case bail rejected for Rakesh Goyal. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. Sessions Judge Gagandeep Singh Garg's court dismissed the accused's bail plea in the second case. The court pronounced this decision keeping in mind the seriousness of the case and the apprehension of witnesses being influenced.

   Dainik Bhaskar

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court rejected a request for bail from a person accused of posing as a government official.

   Who:

   Rakesh Goyal is the accused, Gagandeep Singh Garg is the Sessions Judge, and the National Highways Authority of India is the agency involved.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Sessions Court in Bathinda, Punjab.

   Why:

   The judge denied release because the case is serious and the accused might pressure people who saw the crime.

   What it means:

   The accused must remain in custody while the court proceedings continue.