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Delhi court rejects bail plea of MCD deputy commissioner in ₹4 lakh bribery case
A Delhi court dismissed the bail plea of Abhishek Kumar Mishra, an MCD deputy commissioner, who is under CBI custody in a ₹4 lakh bribery case. The judge said releasing a high-ranking official at this stage would send a wrong signal and cited evidence of corruption and witness tampering concerns, while stressing the investigation is ongoing.
Why It Matters
The decision underscores ongoing investigations into bribery in municipal administration and reflects judicial scrutiny of high-ranking public officials during active probes.
Timeline
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Bail plea rejected by Delhi court
May 8, 2026
Special Judge Sudhanshu Kaushik dismissed the bail application of Abhishek Kumar Mishra, stating that releasing the high-ranking official at this stage would send a wrong signal to society. The judge noted prima facie evidence of corruption and bribery, that transcripts showed a conspiracy, and that independent witnesses had witnessed the demand and acceptance of a bribe. The court emphasized that the investigation is at a crucial stage and that Mishra’s role could influence witnesses, while clarifying that the ruling does not express views on the merits of the case.
Arrest of MCD deputy commissioner in ₹4 lakh bribery case
April 2026
Abhishek Kumar Mishra, the deputy commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a ₹4 lakh bribery case in April 2026.