Cbi vs Rakesh Kumar

ik-87428266 Delhi High Court 8 December 2025 • 9 min read

Judges (1)

Neena Bansal Krishna Delivered

Counsel (6)

Adivi Ajmera Counsel Respondent Aryan Rakesh Counsel Petitioner Atul Guleria Counsel Petitioner Manoranjan Counsel Respondent Prashant Upadhyay Counsel Petitioner R.K. Handu Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

Central Bureau of Investigation Petitioner Rakesh Kumar Respondent

Case Significance

Cbi vs Rakesh Kumar is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 8, 2025 (citation: ik-87428266). CBI sought leave to appeal against the acquittal of Rakesh Kumar in a Prevention of Corruption Act case where a trap was laid based on a complaint by Brijesh Garg regarding a demand for bribe in connection with property registration documents before the SDM, Alipur. CBI filed the appeal with significant delay, citing standard departmental procedures as the reason. The court dismissed the condonation of delay application, finding the mechanical explanations insufficient and reflecting a lackad The case was heard by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna. Counsel appearing: Adivi Ajmera (counsel for respondent), Aryan Rakesh (counsel for petitioner), Atul Guleria (counsel for petitioner), Manoranjan (counsel for respondent), Prashant Upadhyay (counsel for petitioner), R.K. Handu (counsel for respondent).

Summary

CBI sought leave to appeal against the acquittal of Rakesh Kumar in a Prevention of Corruption Act case where a trap was laid based on a complaint by Brijesh Garg regarding a demand for bribe in connection with property registration documents before the SDM, Alipur. CBI filed the appeal with significant delay, citing standard departmental procedures as the reason. The court dismissed the condonation of delay application, finding the mechanical explanations insufficient and reflecting a lackadaisical approach, thereby dismissing the leave to appeal and the appeal itself.

What was the outcome of Cbi vs Rakesh Kumar?

CBI sought leave to appeal against the acquittal of Rakesh Kumar in a Prevention of Corruption Act case where a trap was laid based on a complaint by Brijesh Garg regarding a demand for bribe in conne...

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