In a relief to senior Congress leader, P. Chidambaram, Patiala House Court on Monday extended interim protection granted to the former minister till August 7. P. Chidambaram had filed a fresh anticipatory bail plea today in Aircel-Maxis money laundering case.
In a relief to senior Congress leader, P. Chidambaram, Patiala House Court on Monday extended interim protection granted to the former minister till August 7. P. Chidambaram had filed a fresh anticipatory bail plea today in Aircel-Maxis money laundering case.
On July 10, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had filed a detailed reply in the case and opposed Chidambaram's previous anticipatory bail.
In its statement, the ED said that they have come to a bonafide conclusion that under anticipatory bail, it will not be possible to reach the truth.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on July 19 filed a fresh charge-sheet in the Aircel-Maxis case in a Delhi Court against 18 accused, including Chidambaram, his son, Karti, and select government officials (serving and retired).
In the new chargesheet, the CBI has claimed that two sets of money trails were discovered regarding Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance. Some government officials, both serving & retired, have been named in charge sheet
The Patiala House Court has said it will take cognizance on July 31.
Earlier, in a partial relief to the Chidambarams, a Delhi Court extended protection from arrest in Aircel-Maxis case till August.
The Patiala House Court was hearing the anticipatory bail plea of former finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram in connection with the money laundering case.
The former Union finance minister was given protection from arrest by the Enforcement Directorate till July 10 by the Court.
On July 11, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought 'custodial interrogation' of Chidambaram and his wife Nalini in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case and Saradha chit fund scam case, respectively.
The ED opposed Chidambaram's anticipatory bail plea, On Tuesday, before special judge OP Saini in Delhi. However, the Delhi court granted relief to him and his son Karti, issuing an order, stating that they would not be arrested in the Aircel-Maxis deal. The court has extended interim protection granted to Chidambaram and Karti, saying they cannot be arrested till August 7.
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