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Bombay High Court Dismisses CBI Case Against Social Activist Binu Varghese

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The Bombay High Court has dismissed a case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against social activist and journalist Binu Varghese, discharging him from an alleged extortion case registered in 2021. The court noted that the prosecution had informed it that no material was available to prosecute Varghese, and as a result, he was not charged-sheeted before the Thane trial court. The case had alleged that Varghese was present in the same room with a police officer when a complainant purportedly delivered money to the officer at the Anti-Extortion Cell in Thane.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bombay High Court has dismissed the case against Binu Varghese, discharging him from an alleged extortion case registered in 2021.
  • The court noted that the prosecution had informed it that no material was available to prosecute Varghese.
  • Varghese had been arrested in connection with the alleged extortion case, but the CBI recently filed a 5,000-page chargesheet naming eight individuals, including senior police officers, and excluded Varghese.
  • The prosecution cited lack of evidence and stated that Varghese's name was dropped from the chargesheet as per Section 169 of the CrPC.
  • Varghese had reported the news of Sonu Jalan's arrest by the Anti-Extortion Cell and had posted his photos, which led to verbal threats from Jalan.
  • Varghese believes that it was an afterthought to mention his name in the FIR to harass him, but he trusts in justice and its ultimate victory.

Statistics:

  • 2021: The year in which the alleged extortion case was registered.
  • 5,000 pages: The number of pages in the chargesheet filed by the CBI.
  • 169: The Section of the CrPC cited by the prosecution for dropping Varghese's name from the chargesheet.
  • 1.25 crore: The amount allegedly extorted from complainant Ketan Tanna by the accused.
  • 3 crore: The amount allegedly extorted from Tanna's associate and alleged bookie Sonu Jalan by the accused.

Sources:

  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd., Copyright 2025, distributed by Contify.com.

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