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Punjab-Haryana HC Orders CBI Probe Into Bhagwant Mann Office Corruption

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC · How we work

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Punjab Court Orders Probe

Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe corruption.
The probe targets wrongdoing in Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s office.
The judges directed the bureau to submit its report within two months.
Enforcement Directorate letters to DGP Gaurav Yadav named OSD Rajbir Singh Ghumman for corrupt transfers, tenders and approvals.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa demanded Mann resign, saying the order raises questions on his government.

Summary

Saraf Demands Probe

Advocate Nikhil Saraf filed a public interest litigation demanding an independent probe into the Enforcement Directorate’s allegations.
The Enforcement Directorate sent a Section 66(2) letter to Punjab’s DGP on July 30 2026, reminding on August 7 2026.
A demolition notice issued in November 2024 remained idle for 20 months before a demolition order followed the PIL.
A CBI status report on the investigation is due on December 7 2026, as ordered by the bench.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Vineet Narain v. Union of India mandated an independent CBI probe into political corruption, reshaping accountability mechanisms. The judgment required the CBI to submit its findings within 30 days, and directed the Central Vigilance Commission to oversee compliance. Today, the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s order for the CBI to investigate Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann mirrors that precedent, demanding a two-month report. Such judicial enforcement reinforces institutional scrutiny, pressuring state officials like DGP Gaurav Yadav and prompting public interest litigations to safeguard transparency.

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Punjab Court Orders Probe

Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe corruption.
The probe targets wrongdoing in Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s office.
The judges directed the bureau to submit its report within two months.
Enforcement Directorate letters to DGP Gaurav Yadav named OSD Rajbir Singh Ghumman for corrupt transfers, tenders and approvals.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa demanded Mann resign, saying the order raises questions on his government.

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