Archive · 18 Nov 2025
IFS Officer, Wife Face DA Case; CBI Court Frames Charges
An Indian Forest Service officer and his wife have been charged with having too much wealth compared to their income.
A special court has started the trial process, and it will begin in a few years.
The couple will have to defend themselves against the charges.
Birendra Chaudhary, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, and his wife Sabita Chaudhary are charged with having disproportionate assets.
The case was registered by the CBI four years ago when Chaudhary served as Deputy Conservator of Forests in Chandigarh.
A special CBI court in Chandigarh has framed charges against the couple under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The trial is set to begin on March 18, 2026, with summons issued to prosecution witnesses.
This marks a significant development in the case, which has been ongoing for several years.
- Who
- Birendra Chaudhary (IFS officer) and Sabita Chaudhary (his wife)
- What
- Facing trial for disproportionate assets
- When
- Trial to begin on March 18, 2026
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- Accused of acquiring assets beyond their known sources of income
Prosecution
Defense
Assets
Prosecution
Accused of having disproportionate assets
Defense
May argue legitimate sources of income
- Case Duration
- Four years
- Chaudhary's Post
- Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), Chandigarh
- Court
- Special CBI court, Chandigarh
- Act
- Prevention of Corruption Act
- Trial Start Date
- March 18, 2026