A sessions court in Greater Noida has denied anticipatory bail to Dr. Vishwas Tripathi, the suspended registrar of Gautam Buddha University (GBU), who is accused of embezzling ₹5 crore (approximately $600,000 USD) in public funds. The court, presided over by additional sessions judge Abhishek Pandey, stated that the allegations involve serious offenses such as criminal breach of trust, forgery, and conspiracy. The case emerged after an internal audit in 2020 revealed discrepancies in the university's financial records, specifically that the amount collected as fees was missing from the official bank account. Tripathi's legal team argued that he had no involvement in financial matters, as he was not a member of the Finance Committee. However, the prosecution contended that his suspension was justified due to his suspected involvement in financial irregularities. The investigation is ongoing, with police yet to make any arrests. Tripathi was suspended in December 2025, and despite court orders for reinstatement, he has not been allowed to return to his position.