State vs Surendra Kumar Bansal — Corruption case

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1. News28 Apr 2026

   CBI takes over corruption investigations involving late Surender Bansal

   The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has formally registered two FIRs to take over graft investigations previously handled by the Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch. The cases concern allegations of fraud related to Public Works Department (PWD) contracts involving the late Surender Bansal, who was the brother-in-law of Arvind Kejriwal.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The federal police force has officially started two new investigations into corruption allegations.

   Who:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation is taking over cases from the Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch involving the late Surender Bansal.

   When:

   Reported on 28 Apr 2026.

   Where:

   Delhi.

   Why:

   The investigations involve alleged fraud regarding construction contracts handled by the Public Works Department.

   What it means:

   The federal agency is now responsible for investigating these claims instead of the local Delhi unit.

   The Times of India
2. News27 Apr 2026

   CBI takes over graft cases against Kejriwal’s dead brother-in-law. ACB probed for 9 yrs, no charge sheet

   New Delhi: Nearly a decade after the Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) registered three FIRs against Arvind Kejriwal's late brother-in-law,...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over three corruption cases from the Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch.

   Who:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation is the federal agency taking the cases. The Anti-Corruption Branch is the local agency that investigated for years. Surendra Kumar Bansal is the accused man who is now deceased. Arvind Kejriwal is the brother-in-law of the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Apr 2026.

   Where:

   New Delhi, Delhi.

   Why:

   The Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch held the cases for years without filing a chargesheet, which is the formal document detailing accusations for a trial.

   What it means:

   The federal agency will now handle the investigation into the accusations against the deceased man.

   The Print