PDS Scam: Prime accused bureaucrats were in contact with HC judge handling the case in 2019, ED tells SC

ED alleges that the two accused, who were bureaucrats serving during the Congress rule in the state, tampered with evidence to weaken the case built against them. Shukla was granted an anticipatory bail by the Chattisgarh High Court on October 16, 2019. ED's claim suggests that Tuteja was in touch with the judge through former AG Satish Changra Verma between July 31 and August 11 of 2019, according to WhatsApp messages.