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Bail Granted to NCLT Deputy Registrar in Bribery Case

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A special court has granted bail to the deputy registrar of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai bench, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 3 lakh. The CBI had arrested deputy registrar Charan Pratap Singh and another person, Karsan Ahir, on May 29, after they were caught by officials while allegedly accepting the bribe. The CBI registered a case on May 14 based on allegations made by a hotel owner who was involved in a dispute with his brothers regarding the ownership of a hotel and alleged frauds by his brother and associates. Singh's bail application was allowed on executing a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh along with surety, with conditions that he shall cooperate with the investigation officer, not leave Mumbai or Thane district without permission, and attend every date of trial.

Key Takeaways:

  • The deputy registrar of the NCLT, Mumbai bench, was arrested by the CBI on May 29 for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 3 lakh.
  • The CBI registered a case on May 14 based on allegations made by a hotel owner who was in a dispute with his brothers regarding the ownership of a hotel and alleged frauds by his brother and associates.
  • Singh's bail application was allowed on executing a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh along with surety.
  • He was asked to cooperate with the investigation officer, not leave Mumbai or Thane district without permission, and attend every date of trial.
  • Singh was also directed to submit details related to his residence and contact details of two relatives/acquaintances residing in Mumbai.
  • The special judge, A V Kharkar, imposed bail conditions to ensure that Singh does not tamper with evidence and does not threaten or induce any person to dissuade them from disclosing facts to the court or probe agency.

Statistics:

  • Rs 3 lakh: The alleged bribe amount accepted by Singh.
  • Rs 1 lakh: The personal bond amount with surety that Singh was asked to execute as a condition for bail.
  • May 14: The date when the CBI registered a case based on allegations made by a hotel owner.
  • May 29: The date when Singh and another person, Karsan Ahir, were arrested by the CBI.

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