Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Odisha High Court Rejects Bail for IAS Officer in Bribery Case
An IAS officer named Bishnupada Sethi, suspected of taking a bribe, had his request to avoid arrest turned down by a court in Odisha.
The CBI is looking into a case where Sethi is accused of taking Rs 10 lakh.
This is related to a company called Bridge and Roof, a government-owned business.
The court felt there wasn't enough reason to protect Sethi from arrest, allowing the CBI to continue its investigation.
The CBI had searched his home earlier as part of the probe.
Orissa High Court rejected anticipatory bail for IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi.
The CBI is investigating a Rs 10 lakh bribery case.
The case is linked to the Bridge and Roof Company Limited.
The CBI searched Sethi's residence on February 18th.
The court's decision allows the CBI to accelerate its investigation.
- Who
- Bishnupada Sethi
- What
- Orissa High Court denied anticipatory bail to IAS officer.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Orissa High Court
- Why
- To allow an unhindered CBI investigation into alleged bribery.
CBI View
Defendant's View
Bail Decision
CBI View
CBI is investigating and needs to proceed without obstruction.
Defendant's View
Sethi sought to avoid arrest and impede the investigation.
- Court
- Orissa High Court
- Officer
- Bishnupada Sethi
- Case
- Bribery
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 10 lakh
- Involved Company
- Bridge and Roof Company Limited
- Investigation Agency
- CBI
