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Crime
Delhi High Court orders criminal case against six CBI officers over false statements
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 10:15 PM
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The Delhi High Court directed criminal proceedings against six CBI officials accused of providing misleading information in a case involving a former IRS officer.
The Delhi High Court ordered criminal proceedings against six Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers after finding they allegedly supplied inaccurate information to the court in a case concerning a former Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer. The bench issued the directive following a petition that claimed the CBI had misrepresented facts during its investigation, potentially influencing the outcome of the proceedings.
The court examined the submissions and concluded there were sufficient grounds to refer the matter to the appropriate criminal jurisdiction. The six officers have been instructed to appear before the investigating agency for further inquiry, and they may face charges for providing false statements to a court.
Details such as the identities of the officers or the specific false statements have not been disclosed. This development highlights increased scrutiny of investigative agencies in high‑profile cases and could affect how the CBI handles evidence in future litigation.
The court examined the submissions and concluded there were sufficient grounds to refer the matter to the appropriate criminal jurisdiction. The six officers have been instructed to appear before the investigating agency for further inquiry, and they may face charges for providing false statements to a court.
Details such as the identities of the officers or the specific false statements have not been disclosed. This development highlights increased scrutiny of investigative agencies in high‑profile cases and could affect how the CBI handles evidence in future litigation.