Archive · 19 Nov 2025
ACB Opposes Bail for Civil Court Clerk in Bribery Case
A court clerk in Mumbai took a big bribe to help a judge make a favorable decision.
The police say if he's let out of jail, he might hide evidence or talk to the judge who's still on the run.
They want him to stay in jail until the investigation is over.
Civil court clerk, Chandrakant Vasudeo, arrested for accepting Rs 15 lakh bribe
Vasudeo allegedly demanded Rs 25 lakh for himself and the judge
ACB opposes bail, citing risk of evidence destruction and contact with absconding judge
Police investigation ongoing to determine involvement of other public servants
Next hearing on Vasudeo's bail plea scheduled for Monday
- Who
- Chandrakant Vasudeo, a civil court clerk, and Aejazuddin Salauddin Kazi, the absconding judge
- What
- Accepted a bribe of Rs 15 lakh for a favorable verdict in a land dispute case
- When
- Arrested last week, bail hearing on Monday
- Where
- Mumbai's civil court in Mazgaon
- Why
- To influence a court decision in a land dispute case
Prosecution's Stance
Defense's Stance
Risk of Evidence Destruction
Prosecution's Stance
Vasudeo may destroy evidence if released on bail
Defense's Stance
Not explicitly stated in the article
Contact with Absconding Judge
Prosecution's Stance
Vasudeo may contact Kazi if released
Defense's Stance
Not explicitly stated in the article
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 15 lakh
- Arrested Person
- Chandrakant Vasudeo, clerk-cum-typist
- Absconding Accused
- Aejazuddin Salauddin Kazi, judge
- Next Hearing Date
- Monday
