Suspended IAS officer Vinay Chaubey, held in custody for nearly 11 months in the Sevayat land irregularities case in Jharkhand, faced a setback as the Jharkhand High Court denied his bail plea. The case involves allegations of Chaubey’s involvement in the illegal sale and purchase of Sevayat land during his tenure as Deputy Commissioner of Hazaribagh.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) accused Chaubey of disregarding rules and norms in land transfers, leading to violations of government provisions. The court, after hearing arguments from both sides, declined to grant bail to Chaubey, considering the serious nature of the case and the ongoing investigation.
Chaubey’s lawyer argued that his client had cooperated with the investigation and deserved bail due to his prolonged detention. However, the High Court, citing the involvement of influential individuals and the complexity of the case, upheld its decision to deny bail to Chaubey.
