Archive · 22 May 2025
HC Reserves Verdict on CBI Probe into HPPCL GM's Death
A high-level court in Himachal Pradesh is deciding whether to let the CBI investigate the mysterious death of a government official named Vimal Negi.
His wife thinks the police aren't doing a good job investigating his death, which is why she wants the CBI to take over.
The court is looking at information from both sides.
The government says their police are doing a good job and need more time to finish the work.
There's also a twist where a police officer deleted information from a pen drive found on the body.
The court will announce its decision on May 23rd.
Himachal Pradesh High Court reserved judgment on CBI probe into the death of HPPCL GM Vimal Negi.
The court questioned inconsistencies in reports submitted by state officials.
The victim's wife is seeking a CBI investigation into her husband's death.
State government opposes a CBI probe, stating its police SIT is conducting a fair investigation.
An investigation revealed a police constable deleted data from a pen drive found on Negi's body.
- Who
- The case involves the Himachal Pradesh High Court, the victim's wife (Kiran Negi), HPPCL general manager Vimal Negi, the state police, and the CBI.
- What
- The Himachal Pradesh High Court is deciding whether to order a CBI probe into the mysterious death of Vimal Negi, the general manager of HPPCL.
- When
- Judgment is expected on May 23rd. Negi's body was recovered March 18th.
- Where
- The incident occurred in Himachal Pradesh, with the body recovered from Govind Sagar Lake in Bilaspur.
- Why
- The victim's wife is seeking a CBI probe into her husband's death, possibly due to perceived unfairness in the investigation of his death.
Advocate for the Petitioner
State Government
Probe Authority
Advocate for the Petitioner
A CBI probe is necessary to ensure a fair and impartial investigation.
State Government
The State police SIT is conducting a fair investigation and does not need a CBI probe.
Fairness of Probe
Advocate for the Petitioner
Questions the fairness of the police investigation
State Government
The probe needs more time to reach a conclusion.
- Victim
- Vimal Negi, HPPCL General Manager
- Petitioner
- Kiran Negi (victim's wife)
- Body Location
- Govind Sagar Lake, Bilaspur
- Pen Drive
- Data was deleted by a police constable
- Missing Since
- March 10
- Body Recovered
- March 18