Summary: R. Usha, accused of dishonestly obtaining over ₹2 crore, was granted bail by the Delhi High Court on February 24, 2026, after being on the run for 13 years.
Back in 2012, a case was started against R. Usha and some others by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi. They were accused of dishonestly getting more than ₹2 crore from the government. This money was allegedly transferred to a charity organization run by R. Usha.
While all the other accused were granted bail, R. Usha was hiding until she was caught on November 29, 2025. In her absence, the trial continued, and she was officially declared a wanted person.
R. Usha's lawyer argued that she had been in jail since her arrest in November 2025, and out of 109 people who were supposed to testify, only 76 had done so. The CBI, represented by Mr. Vikrant Pachnanda, argued that R. Usha might run away again, given her past behavior.
Justice Girish Kathpalia noticed the lack of urgency from CBI, as they took 13 years to catch R. Usha. The judge found no reason to deny her bail, especially since her husband is a CRPF Inspector, making it unlikely for her to run away.
R. Usha was granted bail on the condition that she provides a personal guarantee of ₹50,000 with another person backing up the same amount. The order was to be immediately communicated to the jail authorities.
This case shows the difficulties in legal proceedings when someone accused is hiding and the importance of quick action by investigative agencies.
