Rakesh Asthana, the Central Bureau of Investigation's Special Director, who has been named as the main accused in a bribery case by his own agency, has challenged the First Information Report or FIR against him in the Delhi High Court. He has also sought protection from any action in connection with the case. A CBI officer, a member of Mr Asthana's team which was investigating a money laundering case involving meat exporter Moin Qureishi, who was arrested on Monday has also appraoched the high court seeking bail. The court will hear his plea after lunch today.
