LAWS(SC)-2026-3-10

CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Vs. BALJEET SINGH

Decided On March 10, 2026
CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Appellant
V/S
BALJEET SINGH Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) Bereft of proof of the conspiracy theory and finding absence of the demand of bribe, the conviction of both the accused was overturned by the High Court. The Central Bureau of Investigation (the 'CBI') which laid the trap at the instance of the complaint made by PW1, is in appeal.

(3.) We heard Mr. Kanakamedala Ravindar Kumar, learned Additional Solicitor General and Mr. Mukesh Kumar Moraria, learned counsel for the appellant-CBI and Mr. Vikas Pahwa, learned Senior Counsel for the respondentaccused.