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Crime
Delhi court orders two‑day police custody for ex‑CEO in DJB corruption case
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 03:34 AM
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A Delhi court has ordered a former Delhi Jal Board chief executive and another accused to spend two days in police custody as part of the ongoing corruption investigation.
The Delhi Sessions Court granted a two‑day police custody order for the former chief executive of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and an additional accused in the high‑profile corruption case. The magistrate’s decision came after the prosecution presented evidence suggesting involvement of the officials in alleged irregularities related to the board’s operations.
The court’s order mandates that the two individuals be handed over to the police for interrogation and further investigation for a period of 48 hours. Both the ex‑CEO and the co‑accused are expected to appear before the investigating agency before being produced before the court again.
Legal experts note that police custody is a standard procedural step in complex corruption probes, allowing investigators to question the suspects while preserving the integrity of the evidence. The DJB case, which has attracted considerable public attention, continues to unfold as authorities examine financial and administrative records.
The Delhi court’s ruling underscores the judiciary’s role in overseeing anti‑corruption efforts and ensuring that alleged misuse of public resources is thoroughly probed.
The court’s order mandates that the two individuals be handed over to the police for interrogation and further investigation for a period of 48 hours. Both the ex‑CEO and the co‑accused are expected to appear before the investigating agency before being produced before the court again.
Legal experts note that police custody is a standard procedural step in complex corruption probes, allowing investigators to question the suspects while preserving the integrity of the evidence. The DJB case, which has attracted considerable public attention, continues to unfold as authorities examine financial and administrative records.
The Delhi court’s ruling underscores the judiciary’s role in overseeing anti‑corruption efforts and ensuring that alleged misuse of public resources is thoroughly probed.