A special court on Thursday reserved its order on former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram's application seeking to surrender to the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case after hearing arguments from both sides.

Justice Ajay Kumar Kuhar will pronounce his order on Friday.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), sought the dismissal of the application saying that the enforcement agency does not want Chidambaram's custody because they are "using this time to investigate the matter".

Advocates Amit Mahajan and Nitesh Rana also appeared for the ED along with Mehta.

"As of now, we don't want his custodial remand. We will seek his custody at an appropriate time. Since Chidambaram is already in judicial custody, he cannot tamper with evidence or influence witnesses. We are using this time to its maximum to investigate the matter," Mehta told the court.

He also said that choosing the date of arrest is not a right of the accused.

"We are waiting to see if the "conducive time" occurs immediately at the end of Chidambaram`s judicial custody. So we want dismissal of this application of surrender moved by P Chidambaram as it is not maintainable," Mehta said.

The solicitor general submitted that the "arrest was necessary but ED cannot be directed to arrest him (Chidambaram) on a particular date.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal and advocate Arshdeep, appearing for Chidambaram, argued that ED official had come to arrest the Congress leader to his residence.

"ED has several times stated that custodial interrogation is needed. So why are they opposing it now," Sibal said.

He said that this is a punitive measure and that they are trying to prolonging it.

"This is mala fide, with the intent to punish Chidambaram and make him suffer. I want the investigation to be over. ED is changing its stand now it is clear that they intend to harass him," Sibal said.

He also added that the accused always has the right to surrender in court.

The Congress leader was arrested by CBI in the INX Media case on Aug 21 and sent to CBI custody for interrogation.

Last week, a CBI court sent Chidambaram to judicial custody in Tihar Jail till September 19.

Chidambaram is facing probe in cases registered by the CBI and the ED pertaining to alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union Finance Minister.&nbsp;

 
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A special court on Thursday reserved its order on former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram's application seeking to surrender to the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case after hearing arguments from both sides.

A special court on Thursday reserved its order on former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram's application seeking to surrender to the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case after hearing arguments from both sides. Justice Ajay Kumar Kuhar will pronounce his order on Friday. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), sought the dismissal of the application saying that the enforcement agency does not want Chidambaram's custody because they are "using this time to investigate the matter". Advocates Amit Mahajan and Nitesh Rana also appeared for the ED along with Mehta. "As of now, we don't want his custodial remand. We will seek his custody at an appropriate time. Since Chidambaram is already in judicial custody, he cannot tamper with evidence or influence witnesses. We are using this time to its maximum to investigate the matter," Mehta told the court. He also said that choosing the date of arrest is not a right of the accused. "We are waiting to see if the "conducive time" occurs immediately at the end of Chidambaram`s judicial custody. So we want dismissal of this application of surrender moved by P Chidambaram as it is not maintainable," Mehta said. The solicitor general submitted that the "arrest was necessary but ED cannot be directed to arrest him (Chidambaram) on a particular date. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal and advocate Arshdeep, appearing for Chidambaram, argued that ED official had come to arrest the Congress leader to his residence. "ED has several times stated that custodial interrogation is needed. So why are they opposing it now," Sibal said. He said that this is a punitive measure and that they are trying to prolonging it. "This is mala fide, with the intent to punish Chidambaram and make him suffer. I want the investigation to be over. ED is changing its stand now it is clear that they intend to harass him," Sibal said. He also added that the accused always has the right to surrender in court. The Congress leader was arrested by CBI in the INX Media case on Aug 21 and sent to CBI custody for interrogation. Last week, a CBI court sent Chidambaram to judicial custody in Tihar Jail till September 19. Chidambaram is facing probe in cases registered by the CBI and the ED pertaining to alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union Finance Minister.

Court to pronounce order on Chidambaram's surrender application today

A Delhi court on Friday adjourned the Aircel-Maxis case sine die (without assigning a day for a further meeting or hearing).

The case is now adjourned until the application is moved by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to revive the case.

The matter was listed for arguments on the cognisance of charge-sheet in the case. The ED and CBI had sought an adjournment, asking the matter to be listed for the first week in October.

"Prosecution seeking date after dates. Matter deferred sine die. The prosecution asked to approach the court as and when the investigation is complete and as and when they receive Letters Rogatory (LRs) from various countries," the court observed.

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CBI judge O P Saini observed that entire evidence related to the commission of the crime by the two accused is documentary in nature and is not liable to be tampered with by both accused.

Both the accused are Members of Parliament and P Chidambaram is also the former finance and home minister of the country.

Considering these factors there is no apparent possibility of the accused fleeing from justice, it said.

The special court also said that agencies have also not cited any appreciable reason for such apprehension.

Chidambaram is already in the CBI custody in connection with INX media case in which he got no relief.

His son, Karti Chidambaram, already has bail in the INX media case which was granted to him by the Delhi High Court last year.

Chidambaram is facing probe in cases registered by the CBI and the ED pertaining to alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union finance minister.&nbsp; 
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A Delhi court on Friday adjourned the Aircel-Maxis case sine die (without assigning a day for a further meeting or hearing). The case is now adjourned until the application is moved by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to revive the case.

A Delhi court on Friday adjourned the Aircel-Maxis case sine die (without assigning a day for a further meeting or hearing). The case is now adjourned until the application is moved by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to revive the case. The matter was listed for arguments on the cognisance of charge-sheet in the case. The ED and CBI had sought an adjournment, asking the matter to be listed for the first week in October. "Prosecution seeking date after dates. Matter deferred sine die. The prosecution asked to approach the court as and when the investigation is complete and as and when they receive Letters Rogatory (LRs) from various countries," the court observed. c CBI judge O P Saini observed that entire evidence related to the commission of the crime by the two accused is documentary in nature and is not liable to be tampered with by both accused. Both the accused are Members of Parliament and P Chidambaram is also the former finance and home minister of the country. Considering these factors there is no apparent possibility of the accused fleeing from justice, it said. The special court also said that agencies have also not cited any appreciable reason for such apprehension. Chidambaram is already in the CBI custody in connection with INX media case in which he got no relief. His son, Karti Chidambaram, already has bail in the INX media case which was granted to him by the Delhi High Court last year. Chidambaram is facing probe in cases registered by the CBI and the ED pertaining to alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union finance minister.

Delhi court adjourns Aircel Maxis case sine die

The Supreme Court Tuesday allowed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/aircel-maxis-case-special-cbi-court-extends-protection-to-chidambaram-karti-till-may-30-216381">Karti Chidambaram</a>, who is facing criminal cases being probed by the ED and CBI, to travel to the US, Germany and Spain this month.&nbsp;

A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna said this nod to travel abroad was subject to compliance of conditions imposed earlier.&nbsp;

The apex court had in January granted Karti, son of Congress leader P Chidambaram, permission to travel abroad after depositing Rs 10 crore with the secretary general of the Supreme Court.

The top court had also asked him to file an undertaking that he would return and cooperate with the investigation.

Karti is facing criminal cases which are being probed by the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI.

One of the cases relates to the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance to INX Media for receiving foreign funds of Rs 305 crore when his father was the finance minister.

The Supreme Court Tuesday allowed Karti Chidambaram, who is facing criminal cases being probed by the ED and CBI, to travel to the US, Germany and Spain this month.

The Supreme Court Tuesday allowed Karti Chidambaram, who is facing criminal cases being probed by the ED and CBI, to travel to the US, Germany and Spain this month. A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna said this nod to travel abroad was subject to compliance of conditions imposed earlier. The apex court had in January granted Karti, son of Congress leader P Chidambaram, permission to travel abroad after depositing Rs 10 crore with the secretary general of the Supreme Court. The top court had also asked him to file an undertaking that he would return and cooperate with the investigation. Karti is facing criminal cases which are being probed by the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI. One of the cases relates to the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance to INX Media for receiving foreign funds of Rs 305 crore when his father was the finance minister.

Supreme Court allows Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad in May

A Delhi court Friday extended till March 25 the interim protection from arrest granted to former Union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti in the Aircel-Maxis scam cases filed by the CBI and the ED.

Special Judge O P Saini adjourned the matter after senior advocate Sonia Mathur, appearing for the CBI, sought time to argue on their anticipatory bail applications.

Similar request was also made by ED's Special Public Prosecutors Nitesh Rana and N K Matta which was allowed by the court.

During the hearing senior advocates Kapil Sibal and A M Sinhgvi, appearing for the father-son duo, opposed the adjournment sought by the agencies, saying a lot of time has been spent since filing of the applications.

The case relates to alleged irregularities in grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval in the Aircel-Maxis deal.&nbsp;

A Delhi court Friday extended till March 25 the interim protection from arrest granted to former Union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti in the Aircel-Maxis scam cases filed by the CBI and the ED.

A Delhi court Friday extended till March 25 the interim protection from arrest granted to former Union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti in the Aircel-Maxis scam cases filed by the CBI and the ED. Special Judge O P Saini adjourned the matter after senior advocate Sonia Mathur, appearing for the CBI, sought time to argue on their anticipatory bail applications. Similar request was also made by ED's Special Public Prosecutors Nitesh Rana and N K Matta which was allowed by the court. During the hearing senior advocates Kapil Sibal and A M Sinhgvi, appearing for the father-son duo, opposed the adjournment sought by the agencies, saying a lot of time has been spent since filing of the applications. The case relates to alleged irregularities in grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval in the Aircel-Maxis deal.

Aircel-Maxis case: Protection from arrest to Chidambaram, Karti's extended till March 25

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined urgent hearing on a plea by senior Congress leader P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram, who is facing several criminal cases, seeking its permission to go abroad.

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said the issue of Karti Chidambaram visiting abroad is not an "important matter" requiring urgent hearing.

"Karti Chidambaram going abroad is not so important that it will get precedent over other (cases)," the bench, also comprising Justices U U Lalit and K M Jospeh said.

Declining urgent hearing, the top court observed that judges have more cases "than they can handle".

Karti Chidambaram has been facing several criminal cases including the grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance in the INX-Media case.

In the INX Media case, the CBI had registered an FIR on May 15 last year against alleged irregularities in the FIPB clearance to INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when Chidambaram was finance minister.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined urgent hearing on a plea by senior Congress leader P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram, who is facing several criminal cases, seeking its permission to go abroad.

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined urgent hearing on a plea by senior Congress leader P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram, who is facing several criminal cases, seeking its permission to go abroad. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said the issue of Karti Chidambaram visiting abroad is not an "important matter" requiring urgent hearing. "Karti Chidambaram going abroad is not so important that it will get precedent over other (cases)," the bench, also comprising Justices U U Lalit and K M Jospeh said. Declining urgent hearing, the top court observed that judges have more cases "than they can handle". Karti Chidambaram has been facing several criminal cases including the grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance in the INX-Media case. In the INX Media case, the CBI had registered an FIR on May 15 last year against alleged irregularities in the FIPB clearance to INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when Chidambaram was finance minister.

SC declines urgent hearing on Karti's plea seeking permission to go abroad

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed supplementary charge sheet against Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram for the offence of money laundering of Rs.1.16 crore in lieu of illegal&nbsp;Foreign Investment Promotion Board&nbsp;(FIPB)&nbsp;approval in March 2006 to Global Comm &amp; Services Holdings Ltd, Mauritius.

Chidambaram allegedly had given the approval when he was the finance minister during UPA regime.

ED filed the charge sheet in Delhi's Patiala House Court, the report added.

The agency has listed nine including Chidambaram as accused in the case. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram's chartered accountant S Bhaskararaman S Bhaskaraman and four Maxis companies are also named in the charge sheet.

CBI Special Judge OP Saini fixed November 26 for consideration of the charge sheet, the report added.&nbsp;

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed supplementary charge sheet against Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram for the offence of money laundering of Rs.

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed supplementary charge sheet against Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram for the offence of money laundering of Rs.1.16 crore in lieu of illegal Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval in March 2006 to Global Comm & Services Holdings Ltd, Mauritius. Chidambaram allegedly had given the approval when he was the finance minister during UPA regime. ED filed the charge sheet in Delhi's Patiala House Court, the report added. The agency has listed nine including Chidambaram as accused in the case. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram's chartered accountant S Bhaskararaman S Bhaskaraman and four Maxis companies are also named in the charge sheet. CBI Special Judge OP Saini fixed November 26 for consideration of the charge sheet, the report added.

Aircel Maxis case: P Chidambaram among 9 named in ED's charge sheet 

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted Karti Chidambaram interim protection from arrest till July 10 in two cases filed by the CBI and ED in the Aircel-Maxis matter arising out of 2G spectrum cases.

Special Judge O.P. Saini granted relief to the son of senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought time to argue on Karti’s application seeking anticipatory bail.

“A related matter is pending before the Supreme Court and that will be taken up for hearing on July 2,” advocate Nitesh Rana, appearing for the ED, said while seeking adjournment.

The submission was supported by the CBI counsel who requested the court to put up the matter for the next date.

The court on April 16 granted interim relief to Karti till May 2 after considering that both the investigative agencies had sought time to file their responses on his anticipatory bail plea.

Karti had filed a plea seeking protection from arrest in the Aircel-Maxis matter, in which the CBI and the ED lodged cases in 2011 and 2012.

The matter pertains to grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to firm M/S Global Communication Holding Services Ltd. for investment in Aircel.

In September 2015, the CBI had filed its status report regarding a probe into the FIPB approvals in the case. The agency had in June 2016 also issued a notice to A. Palaniappan, director of Chess Management Services, a company promoted by&nbspKarti. 
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A Delhi court on Tuesday granted Karti Chidambaram interim protection from arrest till July 10 in two cases filed by the CBI and ED in the Aircel-Maxis matter arising out of 2G spectrum cases

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted Karti Chidambaram interim protection from arrest till July 10 in two cases filed by the CBI and ED in the Aircel-Maxis matter arising out of 2G spectrum cases. Special Judge O.P. Saini granted relief to the son of senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought time to argue on Karti’s application seeking anticipatory bail. “A related matter is pending before the Supreme Court and that will be taken up for hearing on July 2,” advocate Nitesh Rana, appearing for the ED, said while seeking adjournment. The submission was supported by the CBI counsel who requested the court to put up the matter for the next date. The court on April 16 granted interim relief to Karti till May 2 after considering that both the investigative agencies had sought time to file their responses on his anticipatory bail plea. Karti had filed a plea seeking protection from arrest in the Aircel-Maxis matter, in which the CBI and the ED lodged cases in 2011 and 2012. The matter pertains to grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to firm M/S Global Communication Holding Services Ltd. for investment in Aircel. In September 2015, the CBI had filed its status report regarding a probe into the FIPB approvals in the case. The agency had in June 2016 also issued a notice to A. Palaniappan, director of Chess Management Services, a company promoted by&nbspKarti.

Court extends interim protection from arrest to Karti in Aircel-Maxis case

A Delhi court on Saturday granted anticipatory bail to Karti Chidambaram, son of finance minister P Chidambaram, in the Aircel-Maxis case in which he is an accused.

Karti has been asked to appear before the investigating officer whenever he is summoned. The next date of the hearing is April 16. 
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The Enforcement Directorate had opposed Karti&#39;s anticipatory bail plea in Patiala House Court saying that the bail granted will hinder the probe against him.

Karti stands accused of money laundering in the Aircel-Maxis transaction, a part of the bigger 2G spectrum case.

The ED case pertains to the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval granted in 2006 by his father, then finance minister P Chidambaram.

The agency said FIPB approval in the Aircel-Maxis FDI case was granted in March, 2006 by the then FM even though he was competent to accord approval on project proposals only up to Rs 600 crore and beyond that it required the approval of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).

Chidambaram has previously denied the allegations against Karti.

The Enforcement Directorate also alleged that Karti had &quot;disposed&quot; of a property in Gurgaon, which he had allegedly rented out to a multinational company &quot;to whom foreign direct investment (FDI) approval had been granted in 2013&quot;.

It charged that Karti had &quot;also closed certain bank accounts and attempted to close other bank accounts in order to frustrate the process of attachment&quot; under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. 
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The Enforcement Directorate had opposed his anticipatory bail plea in Patiala House Court saying that the bail granted will hinder the probe against him

A Delhi court on Saturday granted anticipatory bail to Karti Chidambaram, son of finance minister P Chidambaram, in the Aircel-Maxis case in which he is an accused. Karti has been asked to appear before the investigating officer whenever he is summoned. The next date of the hearing is April 16. Special Delhi Court granted anticipatory bail to #KartiChidambram in Aircel Maxis case, asking him to appear before the investigating officer whenever he is summoned. Next date of hearing is 16 April. pic.twitter.com/gbpjumESbi — ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2018 × The Enforcement Directorate had opposed Karti's anticipatory bail plea in Patiala House Court saying that the bail granted will hinder the probe against him. Karti stands accused of money laundering in the Aircel-Maxis transaction, a part of the bigger 2G spectrum case. The ED case pertains to the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval granted in 2006 by his father, then finance minister P Chidambaram. The agency said FIPB approval in the Aircel-Maxis FDI case was granted in March, 2006 by the then FM even though he was competent to accord approval on project proposals only up to Rs 600 crore and beyond that it required the approval of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA). Chidambaram has previously denied the allegations against Karti. The Enforcement Directorate also alleged that Karti had "disposed" of a property in Gurgaon, which he had allegedly rented out to a multinational company "to whom foreign direct investment (FDI) approval had been granted in 2013". It charged that Karti had "also closed certain bank accounts and attempted to close other bank accounts in order to frustrate the process of attachment" under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Karti Chidambaram gets anticipatory bail in Aircel-Maxis case

Former communications minister Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanithi Maran will not undergo trial for alleged corruption in the Aircel-Maxis Case, a Delhi court ruled today (February 2). &#39;

They have been discharged because of lack of evidence against them, ANI reported. 
 
After the ruling, Dayanidhi Maran told ANI that he stood &quot;vindicated&quot; and that he had been the victim of a &quot;politically motivated case.&quot; 
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had accused the Maran brothers of helping Malaysian communications service provider Maxis acquire telecom Aircel in exchange for a kickback of approximately Rs 700 crores.

C Sivasankaran, former owner of Aircel, has alleged that as telecom minister, Dayanidhi Maran withheld crucial permissions and clearances as a pressure tactic till he sold his company to Maxis in 2006.

The order was passed by Special Judge O P Saini who is exclusively dealing with the 2G spectrum allocation scam cases and those cases arising out of the investigation into it.

In 2014, the CBI had filed charges against the Maran brothers, Malaysian tycoon T Ananda Krishnan, his aide Ralph Marshall, Sun TV, UK&#39;s Astro All Asia Networks, &nbsp;Malaysia&#39;s South Asia Entertainment Holdings and Maxis Communications, and then additional secretary (Telecom) J S Sarma who died during the course of the probe.

They were chargesheeted for alleged offences punishable under section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and under the Prevention of Corruption Act, PTI reported.

It also discharged Kalanithi&#39;s wife Kavery Kalanithi, South Asia FM Ltd (SAFL) Managing Director K Shanmugam and two companies -- SAFL and Sun Direct TV Pvt Ltd (SDTPL) in a money laundering case filed by the ED.&nbsp;

The Enforcement Directorate alleged that South Asia FM Limited and Sun Direct TV Private Ltd had received Rs 742.58 crore as &quot;proceeds of crime&quot; from Mauritius-based firms and that the two firms were then allegedly controlled by Kalanithi Maran.

Dayanidhi Maran, from Tamil Nadu&#39;s DMK party, was telecom minister between 2004 and 2007. He was replaced in Dr Manmohan Singh&#39;s cabinet by A Raja, also from the DMK, who has been accused of being the mastermind behind the 2G spectrum allocation scam. 
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DMK leader Kanimozhi, daughter of party chief Karunanidhi, who is currently on bail in 2G cases, told ANI law had prevailed. 
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A special 2G court had in September last year dismissed the applications filed by the Maran brothers, challenging its jurisdiction to try the Aircel-Maxis deal case.

Pronouncing the order, the court had then said, &quot;There is no manner of doubt that by the standard of subject matter and periodicity of alleged crime, the case fairly/squarely falls within the description/ designation of the 2G scam.&quot;

The Maran brothers challenged the jurisdiction of the special 2G court in both cases lodged by the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI.

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The former communications minister was accused of helping Malaysian group Maxis to acquire Aircel in exchange for a kickback of 700 crores

Former communications minister Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanithi Maran will not undergo trial for alleged corruption in the Aircel-Maxis Case, a Delhi court ruled today (February 2). ' They have been discharged because of lack of evidence against them, ANI reported. After the ruling, Dayanidhi Maran told ANI that he stood "vindicated" and that he had been the victim of a "politically motivated case." After allegations, I resigned & stated I will prove my innocence, today I stand vindicated: Dayanidhi Maran on Aircel-Maxis judgement pic.twitter.com/8LHfwkbDKU — ANI (@ANI_news) February 2, 2017 × Saying from day1 its a politically motivated case,I've been victim.Struggled for 6 long years to prove innocence-DMaran on Aircel-Maxis case pic.twitter.com/AtH9PWFS9p — ANI (@ANI_news) February 2, 2017 × The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had accused the Maran brothers of helping Malaysian communications service provider Maxis acquire telecom Aircel in exchange for a kickback of approximately Rs 700 crores. C Sivasankaran, former owner of Aircel, has alleged that as telecom minister, Dayanidhi Maran withheld crucial permissions and clearances as a pressure tactic till he sold his company to Maxis in 2006. The order was passed by Special Judge O P Saini who is exclusively dealing with the 2G spectrum allocation scam cases and those cases arising out of the investigation into it. In 2014, the CBI had filed charges against the Maran brothers, Malaysian tycoon T Ananda Krishnan, his aide Ralph Marshall, Sun TV, UK's Astro All Asia Networks, Malaysia's South Asia Entertainment Holdings and Maxis Communications, and then additional secretary (Telecom) J S Sarma who died during the course of the probe. They were chargesheeted for alleged offences punishable under section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and under the Prevention of Corruption Act, PTI reported. It also discharged Kalanithi's wife Kavery Kalanithi, South Asia FM Ltd (SAFL) Managing Director K Shanmugam and two companies -- SAFL and Sun Direct TV Pvt Ltd (SDTPL) in a money laundering case filed by the ED. The Enforcement Directorate alleged that South Asia FM Limited and Sun Direct TV Private Ltd had received Rs 742.58 crore as "proceeds of crime" from Mauritius-based firms and that the two firms were then allegedly controlled by Kalanithi Maran. Dayanidhi Maran, from Tamil Nadu's DMK party, was telecom minister between 2004 and 2007. He was replaced in Dr Manmohan Singh's cabinet by A Raja, also from the DMK, who has been accused of being the mastermind behind the 2G spectrum allocation scam. DMK leader Kanimozhi, daughter of party chief Karunanidhi, who is currently on bail in 2G cases, told ANI law had prevailed. Finally law has prevailed and justice has been done: Kanimozhi on Aircel-Maxis case judgement discharging Dayanidhi Maran & others pic.twitter.com/XY95uJjdoe — ANI (@ANI_news) February 2, 2017 × A special 2G court had in September last year dismissed the applications filed by the Maran brothers, challenging its jurisdiction to try the Aircel-Maxis deal case. Pronouncing the order, the court had then said, "There is no manner of doubt that by the standard of subject matter and periodicity of alleged crime, the case fairly/squarely falls within the description/ designation of the 2G scam." The Maran brothers challenged the jurisdiction of the special 2G court in both cases lodged by the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI. (WION with inputs from agencies)

Former federal minister Dayanidhi Maran will not be tried for corruption in Aircel-Maxis case

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