State vs Bhullar — Graft Case

Hearing2 Oct 2026

Complainant identifies voices of Bhullar and aide in audio clip

During the ongoing trial, the complainant Akash Batta identified the voices of DIG HS Bhullar and Krishanu Sharda in an audio recording presented as evidence before the CBI court.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A person told the court they recognized the voices of two men in a recorded audio file.
Who:: Akash Batta is the complainant, DIG HS Bhullar and Krishanu Sharda are the accused, and the CBI court is the judge.
When:: Reported on 2 Oct 2026.
Where:: The CBI court in Punjab.
Why:: The audio clip was presented as evidence in the ongoing graft or bribery trial.
What it means:: The court has recorded the complainant identifying these voices to use as evidence against the accused men.

The Tribune

Hearing25 Sep 2026

Complainant identifies Bhullar and co-accused in court

Scrap dealer Akash Batta, the complainant in the bribery case, identified suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar and co-accused Krishanu Sharda in the CBI court.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A witness identified the people accused of bribery in a courtroom.
Who:: Akash Batta is the complainant, Harcharan Singh Bhullar is the suspended DIG and accused, and Krishanu Sharda is the co-accused.
When:: Reported on 25 Sep 2026.
Where:: CBI court in Punjab.
Why:: The court held a hearing for the bribery case.
What it means:: The complainant has formally pointed out the accused persons to the judge as part of the case.

Hindustan Times

Hearing15 Sep 2026

Supreme Court defers DIG Bhullar's bail plea

The Supreme Court deferred the bail plea of former DIG HS Bhullar in the CBI corruption case, noting that the plea would be reconsidered after the examination of the complainant and key witnesses.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Supreme Court postponed a decision on the request by the accused for temporary release from jail.
Who:: The Supreme Court is the high judicial body. HS Bhullar is the accused former deputy inspector general. The CBI is the agency investigating the corruption allegations.
When:: Reported on 15 Sep 2026.
Where:: Punjab and the CBI Court.
Why:: The court decided to wait until the person who filed the complaint and important witnesses have given their testimony.
What it means:: The court will reconsider whether the accused can be released from jail only after these witnesses have spoken in court.

Lawbeat

Hearing12 Aug 2026

CBI begins examination of witnesses

The CBI court has commenced the examination-in-chief of prosecution witnesses in the trial against suspended DIG Bhullar and alleged middleman Krishanu Sharda.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court started hearing testimony from witnesses supporting the case against the two individuals.
Who:: The CBI is the investigating agency, the court is the CBI court, and the accused are suspended DIG Bhullar and the alleged middleman Krishanu Sharda.
When:: Reported on 12 Aug 2026.
Where:: The CBI court in Punjab.
Why:: The court is moving forward with the trial regarding the graft case.
What it means:: The prosecution is now presenting its evidence through witness statements to prove the charges in court.

The Tribune

Hearing7 Jun 2026

CBI court dismisses plea against prosecution sanction

The CBI court in Chandigarh dismissed a plea filed by suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar challenging the prosecution sanction granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in the ongoing corruption case.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court rejected a request to cancel the official permission needed to put an officer on trial.
Who:: Harcharan Singh Bhullar is the accused officer, the Ministry of Home Affairs is the government department, and the CBI court is the judge.
When:: Reported on 7 Jun 2026.
Where:: The CBI court is in Chandigarh.
Why:: The court dismissed the plea that challenged the government's formal approval to prosecute the official for corruption.
What it means:: The corruption case against the officer will now continue as the required government sanction remains in place.

Hindustan Times

State vs Bhullar — Graft Case

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Complainant identifies voices of Bhullar and aide in audio clip

Complainant identifies Bhullar and co-accused in court

Supreme Court defers DIG Bhullar's bail plea

CBI begins examination of witnesses

CBI court dismisses plea against prosecution sanction

MHA clears prosecution of suspended DIG Bhullar in graft case