1. In this Writ Petition, the Petitioners seek a direction from this Court to
quash the ongoing investigation initiated by the CBI pursuant to FIR
No. RC 2172024A0017, and further pray for return of seized materials
and protection from coercive action, alleging procedural illegality,
harassment, and violation of fundamental rights.
Location: ORISSA HIGH COURT, CUTTACK
I. FACTUAL MATRIX OF THE CASE:
2. The brief facts of the case are as follows:
(i) FIR No. RC 2172024A0017 was registered on 07.12.2024 by the CBI
under Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections
7, 8, 9, and 10 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. It alleges that
Shri Chanchal Mukherjee (Group General Manager, Bridge & Roof Co.
Ltd., a CPSU) demanded ₹10,00,000 from Santosh Moharana (Director,
M/s Penta A Studio Pvt. Ltd.) as a bribe for clearing project bills and
facilitating further contract work.