Corruption Case Against Suspended DSP Adjourned Due to Lack of Evidence
Corruption charges: Challan not filed, court adjourns case sine die against suspended DSP
Hindustan Times
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A special court in Faridkot has adjourned the corruption case against suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajan Pal indefinitely after the prosecution failed to file a challan for over 10 months. Pal was arrested last year for allegedly offering a bribe to suppress a complaint.
- 01The court adjourned the case against Rajan Pal due to the prosecution's failure to file a challan.
- 02Rajan Pal was arrested for allegedly offering a bribe of ₹1 lakh to suppress a complaint.
- 03The case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
- 04The court allowed Pal to be exempt from appearing until a chargesheet is filed.
- 05The judge noted that continuing adjournments would serve no useful purpose.
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In Faridkot, a special court has adjourned the proceedings against suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rajan Pal indefinitely due to the district police's failure to file a challan even 10 months after he was booked in a corruption case. Special court judge Praveen Bali stated that the matter would be revisited when a challan is presented. Rajan Pal was arrested on July 4, 2022, for allegedly offering a bribe of ₹1 lakh (approximately $1,200 USD) to the reader of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pragya Jain to suppress a complaint regarding a matrimonial dispute. The case was filed under the Prevention of Corruption Act after the SSP's staff alerted her about the bribe offer. On August 7, 2022, an additional sessions judge granted bail to Pal, indicating that the evidence regarding the acceptance of the bribe was debatable and lacked clarity.
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The adjournment of this case raises concerns about accountability and corruption within the police force, affecting public trust in law enforcement.
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