The Central Bureau of Investigation or CBI was taken to court today by its Number 2 officer Rakesh Asthana, who challenged bribery charges against him and asked for protection from arrest. He will not be arrested at least till Monday -- when the case is taken up next -- the Delhi High Court said, issuing notice to the CBI and its chief Alok Verma, Mr Asthana's boss. "The nature and gravity of the case is such that no stay can be granted," said the court. Mr Asthana's lawyer had said that his client "fears arrest and coercive steps".
