**Mumbai Court Grants Bail to Clerk Accused of Bribery**
A special court in Mumbai, designated for cases involving the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), has granted bail to Chandrakant Vasudeo, a court clerk arrested for allegedly soliciting a bribe on behalf of a Sessions judge. The detailed order is yet to be released, but Special Judge Shayana Patil approved the bail application after Vasudeo had previously faced rejection due to the serious nature of the allegations and the ongoing investigation into a co-accused judge.
Vasudeo, who serves as a clerk-cum-typist in the court of Additional Sessions Judge Aejazuddin Salauddin Kazi, is accused of demanding a total of Rs 25 lakh, which was purportedly intended for both himself and the judge. He was apprehended while accepting Rs 15 lakh in cash related to a favorable ruling in a land dispute case.
After being denied bail last month, Vasudeo submitted a new plea, highlighting his month-long detention and arguing that his continued custody was unnecessary for the investigation. The ACB is also probing Judge Kazi, whose premises were searched following authorization from the Bombay High Court. The agency has gathered digital evidence, including voice samples, although Kazi has not yet been arrested.
The court’s decision to grant bail reflects a shift in circumstances, as the investigation continues into the alleged corruption involving judicial officials.
**FAQ**
*What were the charges against Chandrakant Vasudeo?*
Chandrakant Vasudeo was charged with soliciting a bribe of Rs 25 lakh for a favorable verdict in a land dispute case, of which he was caught accepting Rs 15 lakh.