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CJP officials challenge judicial custody extension in Delhi High Court
Two senior officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation's Common Cause of Prevention unit have moved the Delhi High Court challenging a two-day extension of their judicial custody. The move comes as the investigation into their case continues.
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Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, both officials associated with the CJP, have filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking to challenge the extension of their judicial custody by two days. The officials are contesting the decision through legal proceedings in the capital's high court.
The judicial custody extension was granted following their arrest, with authorities seeking additional time for investigation and interrogation. The officials' legal team has argued against the necessity of the extended custody period, filing the high court petition to seek relief from the order.
Details regarding the specific charges and allegations against the two officials remain part of the ongoing investigation. The high court petition represents an effort by their legal representatives to have the custody extension reviewed and potentially overturned based on procedural and substantive grounds.
The case highlights the legal challenges that arise during high-profile investigations involving government officials. As the matter proceeds through the judicial system, the high court will review the merits of the petition and the justifications provided by investigating agencies for maintaining the custody extension.