CBI Investigates Extortion Racket in Delhi Prisons After Sukesh Chandrasekar’s Petition
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has started a preliminary inquiry into allegations that an extortion racket is being run from Tihar and other prisons in Delhi. This investigation began after Sukesh Chandrasekar filed a petition seeking a direction for the CBI to register an FIR.
Justice Amit Sharma noted on July 19, 2024, that the CBI had filed a status report. The court has scheduled a hearing for November 18, 2024. Sukesh Chandrasekar had alleged that senior officials extorted Rs 12.50 crores from him between December 2019 and June 2022. He also claimed that he was threatened with death in prison.
The CBI’s status report was filed in response to Chandrasekar’s 2022 petition. The report mentioned that the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of the Delhi police is also investigating the matter. The High Court had previously directed the CBI to file an updated status report, which was submitted on July 19, 2024.
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CBI -: CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation. It is India’s main agency for investigating serious crimes like corruption and fraud.
Extortion Racket -: An extortion racket is a group of people who illegally force others to give them money, often by threatening them.
Delhi Prisons -: Delhi Prisons are jails in Delhi where people who have committed crimes are kept.
Sukesh Chandrasekar -: Sukesh Chandrasekar is a person who has been accused of committing crimes and is currently in jail.
Petition -: A petition is a formal request made to a court or government asking for a specific action.
Tihar -: Tihar is the largest jail in India, located in Delhi. Many people who have committed serious crimes are kept there.
Delhi High Court -: The Delhi High Court is a big court in Delhi that makes important legal decisions.
Status Report -: A status report is a document that gives an update on the progress of an investigation or project.