Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam: Bail Denied to Ex-CM Aide; Supreme Court Defers Hearing on Ex-CM's Son's Bail

The Chhattisgarh High Court denied anticipatory bail to Saumya Chaurasia, a former deputy secretary to the chief minister's office, in a Rs 4,000 crore liquor scam, emphasizing that bail cannot obstruct lawful investigations in serious economic offences. Separately, the Supreme Court deferred hearing the Chhattisgarh government's appeal against bail granted to Chaitanya Baghel, son of the former chief minister, who is accused of involvement in the same liquor scam. The state alleges Baghel as a key accused, while his defense cites parity with others granted bail.