Approval to probe babus creates privileged class: SC told

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 21:45

The Supreme Court was on Wednesday told that the law which makes it mandatory for CBI to take approval of competent authority to probe senior bureaucrats in graft cases creates a "privileged class" of central government employees and violates equality clause of the Constitution.

Asif Ali Zardari granted exemption in graft cases

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 20:41

Former President Asif Ali Zardari was on Saturday granted a permanent exemption from appearing in court in connection with cases registered against him by Pakistan`s anti-graft watchdog.

Chhattisgarh govt set up enquiry committees in graft cases: AG

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 13:59

Chhattisgarh government has set up enquiry committees in several corruption cases against its employees referred to it by the Lokayukta, a report by the Accountant General (AG) has stated.

Court issues fresh notice to Zardari over graft cases

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 00:55

A Pakistani anti-corruption court on Tuesday issued a fresh notice to former president Asif Ali Zardari over six graft cases and directed him to appear at the next hearing on November 26.

Petition for reopening graft cases against Zardari rejected

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 00:31

Swiss authorities have rejected a petition from the Pakistan government to reopen graft cases against former President Asif Ali Zardari because the time limit for doing so has elapsed.

CVC seeks CBI response on alleged tardy probe in graft cases

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 16:33

The Central Vigilance Commission has sought response from CBI on a complaint alleging tardy probe in select high profile corruption cases including of disproportionate assets charges against BSP supremo Mayawati and Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Bill on timeframe for prosecution sanction in graft cases in Rajya Sabha

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 21:49

A bill which makes it mandatory for the competent authority to decide on granting prosecution sanction within three months of a complaint was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Parrikar says RTI came to his aid in graft case

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 11:04

Aggressive use of the Right to Information (RTI) Act led to his exoneration in a graft case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said.

Zardari may leave Pakistan after presidency term

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 16:14

Asif Ali Zardari is expected to leave Pakistan after completing his term as President on September 8 due to security threats and fears about the reopening of graft cases, according to a media report on Sunday.

CVC received 29,559 graft complaints last year: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 17:31

Over 29,500 complaints of alleged corruption were received by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) last year, the highest in past three years, government said Thursday.

SP reviews progress of cases against Ex-BSP ministers

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 20:11

Giving strong signals, the Uttar Pradesh government today reviewed progress of cases against those involved in corrupt practices during the previous Mayawati regime, including nine BSP leaders.