Archive · 22 May 2025
CBI Court Rejects Bail in Himachal Pradesh Scholarship Scam
Imagine a big mix-up with money meant for scholarships in Himachal Pradesh.
Some people, including officials, are accused of taking bribes.
The CBI is investigating this.
Two people, Vikasdeep and Neeraj, asked the court if they could be released on bail, but the court said no.
The CBI found that they allegedly took a bribe of a large sum of money.
The CBI also arrested a DSP who allegedly asked for a commission.
This case is part of a larger investigation into a scholarship scam.
The CBI court rejected the bail applications of Vikasdeep and Neeraj.
The bail applications were related to a Rs 2.5 crore bribery case within the Himachal Pradesh scholarship scam.
Vikasdeep and Neeraj are relatives of Vishaldeep, an ED assistant director.
The CBI had previously arrested Vikasdeep and Neeraj.
The CBI also arrested a DSP who allegedly demanded a commission.
- Who
- Vikasdeep and Neeraj, relatives of Vishaldeep, were denied bail.
- What
- The CBI court rejected bail applications of Vikasdeep and Neeraj in the Himachal Pradesh scholarship scam.
- When
- The CBI court rejected the bail applications.
- Where
- Chandigarh, in the Special CBI Court.
- Why
- The bail applications were rejected in relation to a bribery case within the Himachal Pradesh scholarship scam.
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 2.5 crore
- Scholarship Scam Value
- Rs 181 crore
- Accused Individuals
- Vikasdeep, Neeraj, Vishaldeep, Balbir
- Location
- Himachal Pradesh
- Court
- Special CBI Court
- Charges
- Prevention of Corruption Act