Former Union minister P Chidambaram Monday accused the CBI before a Delhi court of harassing him by repeatedly seeking dates to advance arguments on his anticipatory bail plea in the Aircel-Maxis case.

Aircel-Maxis: Chidambaram alleges CBI harassment; court extends interim protection from arrest

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday informed the Patiala House Court that it has been granted permission by the government to prosecute former finance minister P Chidambaram in connection with the Aircel-Maxis case.

Aircel-Maxis case: CBI says it has Centre’s permission to prosecute P Chidambaram

Former Union Minister and Congress P Chidambaram in his rejoinder in the Aircel-Maxis case stated that no offence was committed in the grant of FIPB (Foreign Investment Promotion Board) approval.

Aircel-Maxis case: Chidambaram describes CBI's allegations 'unfounded' 