RG Kar Corruption: Akhtar Ali Skips CBI Court, Moves Calcutta High Court for Bail

• Former RG Kar Deputy Superintendent Akhtar Ali avoided appearing in CBI court today in the RG Kar corruption case.
• The CBI recently filed a chargesheet against Akhtar Ali in the Alipore Special CBI Court.
• Akhtar Ali's lawyer informed the court that he has filed an application in the Calcutta High Court, with a hearing scheduled for December 19.
• While co-accused Shashikant Chandak surrendered and secured bail, Akhtar Ali remained absent.
• The Alipore court has directed Akhtar Ali to appear in person on December 23, and his anticipatory bail plea is likely to be heard this week by Justice Joy Sengupta's bench.

Why It Matters: Akhtar Ali seeks anticipatory bail from Calcutta High Court after skipping CBI court appearance.