High Court Rejects Bail for ED, CBI Officers in HP Scholarship Scam
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday, July 31, 2025, refused bail to Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer Vishal Deep and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) DSP Balbir Singh. Both are implicated in the ongoing Himachal Pradesh scholarship scam investigation.
The court deemed the charges of corruption serious, highlighting the gravity of the alleged offences. The officers’ influential positions within the investigative agencies were also a key factor in the decision.
Concerns over potential witness intimidation and tampering with evidence further influenced the court’s ruling. A fair and impartial trial, the court emphasized, necessitates their continued custody.
This judgment underscores the judiciary’s commitment to tackling corruption within law enforcement agencies. The case serves as a stark reminder of the need for transparency and accountability at all levels of governance, particularly within institutions entrusted with upholding the law. The ongoing investigation’s outcome will have significant implications for the integrity of the state’s administrative machinery.
