62nd Birthday Behind Bars
On December 21, 2025, former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt marked his 62nd birthday in prison, separated from his family for the eighth consecutive year. His family calls it "deliberate injustice," while the courts have recently denied relief in two decades-old criminal cases.
Sanjiv Bhatt
Former IPS Officer (Gujarat Cadre)
— Aakashi & Shantanu Bhatt (Dec 2025)
The Legal Matrix (2025 Updates)
The year 2025 has seen significant Supreme Court rulings in both major cases against Bhatt. Below is a breakdown of the charges, the sentences, and the recent judicial outcomes.
1996 Drug Planting Case
Under NDPS Act • Allegation: Planting opium to frame a lawyer.
Time Served vs. Remaining Sentence
1990 Custodial Death Case
IPC Section 302 • Allegation: Death of detainee due to torture.
Case Timeline Context
The case originated in 1990 but conviction came 29 years later in 2019.
Timeline of Events
A chronology of Sanjiv Bhatt's career, conflicts, and legal battles spanning over three decades. Click any year to view details.
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Interact with the list on the left to explore the detailed history of the cases.
Conflicting Narratives
The case of Sanjiv Bhatt is viewed through two starkly different lenses. Toggle below to understand the opposing arguments.
