Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Haryana Govt. Denies Sanction to Prosecute IAS Officer in Bribery Case
An IAS officer named Jaibir Singh Arya was arrested for allegedly taking a bribe.
The Haryana government has decided not to allow a trial against him.
The government stated the department didn't ask for permission to take action against him.
He was arrested after a middleman was caught accepting a bribe.
Arya was suspended, but later reinstated after being granted bail and given a new position.
He denies the accusations and called them baseless.
IAS officer Jaibir Singh Arya was arrested in an alleged bribery case in October 2023.
The Haryana government denied permission to prosecute Arya.
The govt. stated the requisite prior permission was not taken before action.
Arya was suspended then reinstated after securing bail.
He currently serves as the Secretary of the Haryana Human Rights Commission.
- Who
- IAS officer Jaibir Singh Arya, Haryana Govt.
- What
- Haryana govt. denied sanction to prosecute Arya in a bribery case.
- When
- October 2023 (arrest), December 2023 (reinstatement), January 2024 (new appointment)
- Where
- Haryana, India
- Why
- Government cited that required permission wasn't taken before action.
- Officer
- IAS Jaibir Singh Arya
- Allegation
- Bribery of Rs 3 lakh
- Date of Arrest
- October 2023
- Current Role
- Secretary of the Haryana Human Rights Commission
- Govt. Decision
- Denied prosecution sanction
- Reason for Denial
- Bureau didn't take prior permission.