What happened
The Chhattisgarh High Court stayed further proceedings against former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in a criminal case pending before a CBI court. The allegation in the case concerns alleged morphing of a CD connected with BJP MLA Rajesh Munat. The interim stay was passed by Justice Radhakishan Agrawal while hearing Bhupesh Baghel’s petition.
Background and earlier position (trial court’s directions and Bhupesh Baghel’s argument)
Bhupesh Baghel’s petition challenged an order dated January 24, 2026 passed by the Special Judge (CBI), Raipur. The Special Judge (CBI), Raipur set aside an earlier discharge and directed that charges be framed against Bhupesh Baghel. Bhupesh Baghel argued before the High Court that the trial court had already moved toward framing charges in line with the revisional directions, and he argued that continuing the trial would make the High Court petition “moot”.
What changed now (interim stay)
Justice Radhakishan Agrawal issued an interim order that stayed further proceedings against Bhupesh Baghel in the CBI court case while the High Court considered the petition. The available information confirms the interim stay, but it does not provide the detailed reasoning or the complete scope of the stay.
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