State vs Senior Judge (Tis Hazari) — Alleged Bribery Case

30 Sep 2016Arrest

CBI arrests Tis Hazari court judge and two others in bribery case

The CBI arrested the judge along with two others, noting that an additional bribe of Rs 20 lakh was allegedly demanded by the judge to influence a case verdict.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested a judge and two other people.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency, the judge is an accused, and two others are accused.
When:: Reported on 30 Sep 2016.
Where:: Tis Hazari Court, Delhi.
Why:: The accused allegedly demanded a bribe to influence a court decision.
What it means:: The legal process will now proceed against the three arrested individuals.

30 Sep 2016Arrest

Tis Hazari court judge held on graft charge

Civil judge Rachna Tiwari Lakhanpal was arrested by the CBI for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 4 lakh from an advocate.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: A judge was arrested by investigators for allegedly taking illegal payment.
Who:: Rachna Tiwari Lakhanpal is the accused judge, the CBI is the investigation agency, and the advocate is the person who allegedly paid the money.
When:: Reported on 30 Sep 2016.
Where:: Tis Hazari Court, Delhi.
Why:: The judge is accused of graft, which means she allegedly accepted a bribe of 4 lakh rupees from an advocate.
What it means:: The arrest marks the start of formal action against the judge for the alleged crime.

29 Sep 2016Arrest

CBI arrests Senior Civil Judge in bribery case

Official CBI press release confirming the arrest of a Senior Civil Judge (West) at Tis Hazari Courts in connection with an alleged bribery demand.

Government of India portal

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested a judge.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency, and the person arrested is a Senior Civil Judge.
When:: Reported on 29 Sep 2016.
Where:: The location is the Tis Hazari Court in Delhi.
Why:: The official release states the arrest is linked to an allegedly demanded bribe.
What it means:: The agency has taken the judge into custody to further the investigation process.

29 Sep 2016Arrest

CBI arrests senior judge of Delhi’s Tis Hazari court in bribery case

The CBI has arrested a senior judge of Tis Hazari court while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 4 lakh from a lawyer. | India News.

Hindustan Times

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested a senior judge for allegedly taking money to influence a legal matter.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested the senior judge and a lawyer who was involved in the transaction.
When:: Reported on 29 Sep 2016.
Where:: Tis Hazari Court, Delhi.
Why:: The official body arrested the judge because he was allegedly caught taking a bribe from a lawyer.
What it means:: The arrest places the judge in official custody while the investigating agency continues its work on the case.

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State vs Senior Judge (Tis Hazari) — Alleged Bribery Case

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