Archive · 22 Jul 2026
SC rejects pleas against bail to Chaitanya Baghel in liquor scam
The Supreme Court recently decided not to change the bail granted to Chaitanya Baghel, who is involved in a liquor scam.
The court said that the high court's decision to give bail was fair.
The ED and the Chhattisgarh government had asked the Supreme Court to cancel the bail, saying Chaitanya Baghel was a main person in the scam.
But the high court said his role was not as big as others who had already been given bail.
The court also noted that the investigation was mostly about documents and that Chaitanya Baghel had been in custody for a long time.
The high court also criticized the investigating officer for not arresting another accused despite having a warrant.
The Supreme Court dismissed pleas by the ED and Chhattisgarh government challenging the bail granted to Chaitanya Baghel in liquor scam cases.
The high court granted bail to Chaitanya Baghel, noting his role was significantly lesser than other senior accused who had already been granted bail.
The investigation was largely documentary in nature, and Chaitanya Baghel had remained in custody for a considerable period.
The high court criticized the investigating officer for not arresting another accused despite having a permanent warrant.
The ED arrested Chaitanya Baghel on July 18, 2022, and the ACB/EOW arrested him on September 24, 2022.
- Who
- Chaitanya Baghel, son of former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Chhattisgarh government
- What
- The Supreme Court dismissed pleas challenging the bail granted to Chaitanya Baghel in liquor scam cases
- When
- July 22
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- The ED and Chhattisgarh government challenged the bail granted by the high court, arguing that Chaitanya Baghel was a prime accused in the liquor scam
Prosecution's Argument
Defense's Argument
Role in the Scam
Prosecution's Argument
The state government alleged that Chaitanya Baghel was one of the prime accused and masterminds in the liquor scam.
Defense's Argument
The defense argued that Chaitanya Baghel's role was significantly lesser than that of several senior accused who have already been granted bail.
Bail Granting
Prosecution's Argument
The Enforcement Directorate and the Chhattisgarh government challenged the bail granted to Chaitanya Baghel, arguing that he should remain in custody.
Defense's Argument
The defense argued that the high court delivered a well-considered judgment in the case, and denying bail to Chaitanya Baghel would violate the principle of parity.
- Date of Supreme Court Decision
- July 22
- Chief Justice
- Surya Kant
- Justices
- Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana
- Date of Bail Grant
- January 2
- Senior Accused Granted Bail
- Anwar Dhebar, Anil Tuteja, Arvind Singh, Arunpati Tripathi, Trilok Singh Dhillon
- Investigation Duration
- Two years
- Date of ED Arrest
- July 18, 2022
- Date of ACB/EOW Arrest
- September 24, 2022
