Archive · 25 Jan 2026
CBI Reverses Baghel's Discharge in 2017 Sleaze CD Case
A special CBI court has reversed an earlier decision that had cleared Bhupesh Baghel, a former chief minister of Chhattisgarh, in a case about a video that was allegedly made to harm someone's reputation.
The case involves a video that was said to show a former minister, Rajesh Munat, in a bad light.
The court's decision means Baghel will have to face trial unless a higher court helps him.
The case started in 2017 when two complaints were filed, leading to the involvement of the CBI.
Other people, including a journalist named Vinod Verma, are also involved in the case.
They all deny the allegations.
CBI court reversed the discharge of Bhupesh Baghel in the 'sex CD' case.
Baghel and others accused of circulating a sleaze video to malign Rajesh Munat's character.
Initial magisterial court order had discharged Baghel, but CBI court overturned it.
CBI filed chargesheet and supplementary chargesheet in the case.
Vinod Verma was arrested in 2017 and claimed he was being framed.
- Who
- Bhupesh Baghel, Kailash Murarka, Vinod Verma, Vijay Bhatia, Rajesh Munat, Prakash Bajaj
- What
- Reversal of discharge order in a case involving the alleged circulation of a sleaze video
- When
- Initial FIRs registered in October 2017, CBI court decision on January 24
- Where
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Allegations of fake pornographic video to malign Rajesh Munat's character and obtain political mileage
Prosecution
Defense
Circulation of Sleaze Video
Prosecution
Prosecution alleges Bhupesh Baghel and others circulated a fake pornographic video to malign Rajesh Munat's character and gain political advantage.
Defense
Defense argues that the accusations are politically motivated and that Bhupesh Baghel was wrongly implicated.
- Accused
- Bhupesh Baghel, Kailash Murarka, Vinod Verma, Vijay Bhatia
- Case Details
- Alleged circulation of a sleaze video in 2017
- Initial Decision
- Magisterial court discharged Baghel
- Current Decision
- CBI court reversed the discharge order
- FIRs Registered
- Two separate FIRs in 2017
- Chargesheet Filed
- CBI filed chargesheet and supplementary chargesheet
- Allegations
- Fake pornographic video to malign Munat's character
- Arrest
- Vinod Verma arrested in 2017
