Lawyer Arrested for Rs 30 Lakh Bribe Demand

A CBI court in Chandigarh has dismissed the bail application of advocate Jatin Salwan, who was arrested in August 2026. He faces charges related to an alleged demand for a Rs 30 lakh bribe. The bribe was reportedly sought to influence a judicial officer in Bathinda for a favorable divorce case order.

Salwan and his alleged aide, Satnam Singh, were apprehended by the CBI during a sting operation after receiving a complaint. The agency claimed to have evidence of the bribe demand through recorded conversations. Despite the defense arguing Salwan was falsely implicated, the prosecution highlighted the significant sum and the advocate's alleged misuse of influence.

The court emphasized the gravity of an officer of the court demanding such a bribe. Considering the potential for the accused to influence vulnerable witnesses, bail was denied. The court noted the ongoing investigation and the need to examine recovery and shadow witnesses before making a final determination on the case's merits.