Overview
- The Directorate of Vigilance was directed to appoint an inquiry officer within two weeks and move quickly through chargesheeting and other formalities.
- The Additional Chief Secretary (Home) told the bench he will personally follow up to secure the appointment and expedite the inquiry.
- The Delhi government and the CBI were ordered to file status reports before the next hearing on January 7, 2026.
- Nine Tihar officials were earlier suspended and transferred from Jail No. 1, with proceedings continuing under Central Civil Services rules.
- The proceedings follow a petition alleging an extortion network, supported by an inspection report that found misuse of jail landlines and systemic irregularities.