New Delhi, May 27 -- The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) to submit a status report regarding its ongoing investigation into bribery allegations against an ahlmad (record keeper) of the Rouse Avenue Court.

During the hearing, Justice Amit Sharma declined to grant interim protection from arrest to the accused, Kumar, whose anticipatory bail plea was listed before the High Court.

"The allegations are extremely serious. There is concrete evidence on record. This involves a member of our own staff, which makes the matter even more grave," the High Court observed when Kumar's counsel sought protection from arrest.

The plea has been scheduled for hearing on May 29, the same date as Kumar's petition seekin...