Rakesh Asthana

CBI vs CBI Case: Why No Lie Detector Test On Former Chief Rakesh Asthana, Asks Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 19, 2020

A Delhi court today asked the CBI why there was no psychological and lie detector test conducted on its former special director Rakesh Asthana, who was recently given a clean chit in a bribery case.

"Accused Who Seem To Have Bigger Role Roaming Free": Court On CBI vs CBI Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 12, 2020

A Delhi court today expressed displeasure over the CBI's investigation into a bribery case involving its former Special Director Rakesh Asthana and asked why the accused with a bigger role in the case were roaming free while the CBI arrested its own DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police).

CBI Gives Former Special Director Rakesh Asthana Clean Chit In Bribery Case

India News | Written by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Tuesday February 11, 2020

The CBI today gave its former special director Rakesh Asthana a clean chit in a bribery case that had sparked off a major power struggle in the probe agency through 2018-19. However, the charge sheet filed before Special CBI Judge Sanjeev Agarwal named Dubai-based businessman Manoj Prasad while keeping the investigation against his brother, Someshw...

Delhi High Court Raps CBI For Delay In Probe Against Ex-Special Director Rakesh Asthana

India News | Written by Arvind Gunasekar | Wednesday January 8, 2020

The Delhi High Court today rapped the Central Bureau of Investigation for the delay in their probe against former Special Director Rakesh Asthana and directed the agency's chief, RK Shukla, to appear in person if the investigation is not completed within four weeks.

CBI Seeks Extension Of Probe Deadline For Third Time In Rakesh Asthana Case

India News | Written by Arvind Gunasekar | Tuesday December 10, 2019

The CBI has sought more time from the Delhi High Court to complete the probe against its former special director, Rakesh Asthana, in an alleged bribery case. The agency maintains that although it is trying to "complete the investigation as expeditiously as possible", the process of examining the probe report at various levels as per established pro...

Rakesh Asthana Bribery Case: Delhi High Court Grants CBI Final 2-Month Extension To Investigate

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 9, 2019

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted two more months to the CBI to complete probe in a bribery case allegedly involving the agency's former special director Rakesh Asthana.

CBI Officer Probing Rakesh Asthana Case Seeks Voluntary Retirement

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 25, 2019

CBI officer Satish Dagar, who was probing the corruption case against the agency's former special director Rakesh Asthana, has applied for voluntary retirement, an official said on Wednesday.

Rakesh Asthana Takes Charge As Narcotics Control Bureau Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 1, 2019

IPS officer Rakesh Asthana Thursday took charge as the chief of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), officials said.

Custody Of Businessman In Moin Qureshi Case Extended By 9 Days

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 1, 2019

A Delhi court Thursday extended till August 9 the Enforcement Directorate or ED's custody of Hyderabad-based businessman Sana Satish Babu, arrested in connection with the money-laundering case involving meat exporter Moin Qureshi.

Rakesh Asthana Given Additional Charge Of Narcotics Control Bureau

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 1, 2019

Director General of Civil Aviation Security Rakesh Asthana has been given the additional charge of the Narcotics Control Bureau.

Probe Agency Arrests Businessman In Moin Qureshi Money Laundering Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 27, 2019

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Hyderabad-based businessman Sana Satish Babu in connection with its money-laundering probe against controversial meat exporter Moin Qureshi and others, officials said this morning.

CBI Officer Probing Rakesh Asthana Case Sent Back To State Cadre

India News | Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday July 10, 2019

A CBI officer in charge of the probe against Rakesh Asthana, a former Special Director at the agency transferred under controversial circumstances earlier this year, was removed from his position by the central government today. The decision on "repatriating" Deputy Inspector General Tarun Gauba was conveyed through an order issued by the Ministry ...

CBI Gets 4 More Months To Complete Probe In Rakesh Asthana Bribery Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 31, 2019

The Delhi High Court has granted four more months to the CBI to complete its probe in a bribery case involving the agency's former special director Rakesh Asthana.

In Rakesh Asthana Case, Court Reserves Plea Seeking More Time For Probe

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 22, 2019

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on a CBI plea seeking more time to complete investigation into a police complaint filed against its former Special Director Rakesh Asthana in a bribery case.

High Court To Hear CBI Plea In Rakesh Asthana Case On April 12

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 4, 2019

The Delhi High Court on Thursday said it will hear on April 12 a CBI plea seeking more time to complete investigations into an FIR filed against its former Special Director Rakesh Asthana in a bribery case.