Liquor case: Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine granted bail by Kerala high court
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Justice Kauser Edappagath passed the order on the petition for bail, filed by Augustine’s counsel, after noting that recovery in the case had already been made
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceHindustan Times - India
PublishedTuesday, 22 September 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
UAPA cases: 5,000+ pending
Key Authorities
PMOCabinet SecretariatDARPGNITI AayogMinistry of Home Affairs
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Civil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciaryCitizensHuman Rights DefendersMedia & Press
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