Shimla, June 17 -- Himachal Pradesh high court (HC) on Monday extended the interim relief to former managing director of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) Harikesh Meena in the case related to the death of chief engineer Vimal Negi.

The orders were passed during the resumed hearing of anticipatory bail application filed by former HPPCL MD. The next hearing of the case has been scheduled for July 14.

Extending interim relief, the HC single bench of justice Virender Singh has also asked the CBI to file a status report on July 14, 2025.

In this case Negi's body was recovered from Bhakra Dam in Bilaspur on March 18, eight days after he was reported missing on March 10. His family has alleged that Negi was under immense men...