IAS Meena Gets Bail in Vimal Negi Case; High Court Reprimands CBI for Lack of Evidence

• Shimla High Court granted anticipatory bail to IAS Harikesh Meena in the Vimal Negi death case.
• The court ordered Meena's release on a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and a surety of the same amount.
• High Court severely reprimanded CBI for failing to present concrete evidence after 8 months of investigation.
• Court stated no direct link found between alleged officers' roles and abetment to suicide, questioning CBI's direction.
• Bail conditions include cooperation with investigation, not leaving the country, and refraining from influencing witnesses.

Why It Matters: IAS Harikesh Meena secured bail, while the High Court criticized CBI's investigation in the Vimal Negi case.