New Delhi | January 2, 2026

A Delhi court has convicted three individuals, including a junior engineer from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), in a 2024 bribery case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The judgment, delivered by Special Judge Shailender Malik, found Surender Kumar Sharma, Surender Kumar Jangra, and Ramesh Chand Jain guilty of offences under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code relating to criminal conspiracy.

Details of the Case

Ramesh Chand Jain, employed as a junior engineer (JE) at the MCD, along with Surender Kumar Jangra, a former helper, and Surender Kumar Sharma, a private individual who posed as an MCD official, were implicated in the bribery case.

According to the prosecution, on March 18, 2024, Sharma demanded a bribe from the complainant, Arun Kumar Gupta, to permit him to construct a house. In addition to the demand, Sharma allegedly threatened to demolish Gupta’s house if the bribe was not paid. Gupta filed a formal complaint with authorities, refusing to succumb to the illegal demand.

The CBI conducted a detailed investigation and gathered evidence proving the involvement of all three accused in demanding and accepting bribes in connivance with each other.

Court’s Findings

In its judgment dated December 24, 2025, the court stated there was “sufficient evidence showing that Sharma and Jangra demanded the bribe amount, as well as Sharma was found red-handed accepting the bribe, which was recovered from his possession.”

The court also noted that Jain, as an MCD junior engineer, acted in connivance and conspiracy with Sharma and Jangra, which was central to the prosecution’s case. The evidence included:

• Recovery of tainted money
• Positive chemical test reports confirming the recovered bribe
• Corroboration by independent witnesses
• Supportive scientific and electronic evidence

Rejecting the defence arguments, the court observed that the testimonies of the complainant and witnesses were consistent and specific, providing a reliable account of the events. The court concluded that the demand and acceptance of the bribe were sufficiently proven.

Next Steps

The case has been listed for hearing on the quantum of sentence on January 5, 2026. Depending on the severity of the punishment imposed, the convicted individuals could face imprisonment, fines, or both, under the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC provisions for criminal conspiracy.

This case highlights the continued vigilance of investigative agencies like the CBI in curbing corruption at various levels of public administration and sending a strong message against collusion between government officials and private individuals for illegal gains.

Authorities reaffirmed that such convictions reinforce public trust in anti-corruption mechanisms and the legal accountability of officials in positions of responsibility.