The case was registered by the CBI in 2019 by the state government against private educational institutions for fake and fraudulent claims of scholarships of approximately Rs 181 crore between the year 2013 and 2017. The case was being monitored by Himachal Pradesh High Court. The case pertained to alleged misuse of the scheme of scholarship/reimbursement of fees launched by the Government of India implemented through the State government to assist students belonging to categories of SC/ST/OBC.