JPSC Irregularities Case: Court to Hear Bail Pleas of L Khiyangte and Four Others Today

The alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examination case are set for another important legal hearing today. A special CID court will hear the bail pleas of former JPSC chairman L Khiyangte and four other accused who are currently in judicial custody.

Besides Khiyangte, the bail applications of Pawan Singh, Shweta Gupta, Abhay Tiwari and Saurabh Suman will also come up for hearing. All five are facing allegations in connection with the same case and have been lodged in jail.

The CID arrested Khiyangte on August 10. According to the investigating agency, his alleged role emerged during the probe into irregularities linked to the examination. The CID has also been investigating allegations that he received a commission of around Rs 2 crore from TDPL in connection with the examination process. Following his arrest, Khiyangte was questioned in custody before being sent to judicial custody.

The case has been registered by the CID as Case No. 16/2026. The investigation has widened considerably, with the number of arrests in the case now crossing 20. Investigators are examining the alleged roles of different individuals and the process through which the examination-related arrangements were made.

The statement of alleged key accused Abhay Tiwari has also become an important part of the investigation. In his purported confession before the CID, Tiwari allegedly referred to Khiyangte’s role and made claims regarding the selection of TDPL as the agency responsible for conducting the examination.

Today’s bail hearing could therefore be significant not only for the five accused but also for the wider investigation. The court’s observations and arguments presented by both the defence and the prosecution may provide further clarity on the allegations and the evidence being relied upon by the investigating agency. However, the allegations remain subject to judicial scrutiny and the accused are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
 

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