On Friday, the Supreme Court of India denied bail to Harcharan Singh Bhullar, a suspended deputy inspector general (DIG) from Punjab, in a corruption case initiated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The court, consisting of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, found no merit in Bhullar's plea, which contested a previous bail denial by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Bhullar's plea was based on claims that the investigation was complete and that he posed no flight risk, having deep roots in society. However, the CBI opposed his bail, citing the serious nature of the allegations and the risk of witness tampering. Bhullar was arrested on October 16, 2022, following a complaint about a bribe of ₹8 lakh (approximately $9,600 USD) he allegedly accepted through an intermediary. Investigations revealed significant assets at his residence, including ₹7.5 crore (approximately $900,000 USD) in cash and valuables. Bhullar remains in custody at Model Jail in Chandigarh, facing additional charges related to disproportionate assets.