Archive · 25 May 2025
SIT Files Chargesheet in UP Solar Project Bribery Case
Imagine a big solar power project needing approval.
Someone named Nikant Jain, a middleman, is accused of asking for a 5% cut of the project's money to speed things up.
The person in charge of the solar company, Vishwajeet Dutta, said Jain wanted the money 'on behalf' of a senior official.
The person's name was Abhishek Prakash, who was the CEO of a government investment company, but he has since been suspended.
The police looked into it and filed a report against Jain.
They also checked his house and phone records as part of their investigation.
The case is ongoing, involving a project worth lots of money.
SIT chargesheet filed in a solar project bribery case.
Middleman Nikant Jain allegedly demanded a 5% commission from a solar energy firm representative.
Then Invest UP CEO Abhishek Prakash was named in an affidavit by the complainant, now suspended.
The chargesheet was filed under multiple sections of the BNS and Prevention of Corruption Act.
The case stems from an FIR lodged on January 20th, following allegations of bribery.
- Who
- Nikant Jain, Vishwajeet Dutta, Abhishek Prakash, and the SIT.
- What
- A chargesheet was filed by the SIT regarding an alleged bribery case related to a solar energy project in Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- The chargesheet was submitted on May 19th, 2024 and the FIR was filed on January 20th, 2024.
- Where
- The events occurred in Uttar Pradesh, primarily Lucknow.
- Why
- Nikant Jain allegedly demanded a 5% commission for expediting approvals for a solar manufacturing project, prompting the investigation.
- Accused Middleman
- Nikant Jain
- Complainant
- Vishwajeet Dutta
- Alleged Bribe Percentage
- 5%
- Project Value
- Over Rs 8,000 crore
- Accused in Affidavit
- Abhishek Prakash
- Chargesheet Sections
- 308(5) BNS, 8 and 12 of Prevention of Corruption Act
- FIR Date
- January 20, 2024