Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was on Saturday referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for a medical check-up after he complained of stomach ache.

Following a medical check-up, he was later taken back to Tihar jail.

This comes after the Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the CBI on a plea by Chidambaram against the order of the Delhi High Court that dismissed his bail plea in the INX Media case.

A bench of Justice R Banumathi and Justice Hrishikesh Roy issued a notice to the CBI and asked it to file a reply on the plea while posting the matter for hearing on October 15.

Chidambaram is facing probe for alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union finance minister.

While the CBI is probing the corruption allegations, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is looking into money laundering allegations against him in the case.

The CBI had arrested Chidambaram on August 21.&nbsp;

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was on Saturday referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for a medical check-up after he complained of stomach ache.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was on Saturday referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for a medical check-up after he complained of stomach ache. Following a medical check-up, he was later taken back to Tihar jail. This comes after the Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the CBI on a plea by Chidambaram against the order of the Delhi High Court that dismissed his bail plea in the INX Media case. A bench of Justice R Banumathi and Justice Hrishikesh Roy issued a notice to the CBI and asked it to file a reply on the plea while posting the matter for hearing on October 15. Chidambaram is facing probe for alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union finance minister. While the CBI is probing the corruption allegations, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is looking into money laundering allegations against him in the case. The CBI had arrested Chidambaram on August 21.

Chidambaram taken back to Tihar after medical check-up at AIIMS 

A Delhi court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of senior Congress leader and former Union Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-chidambaram-moves-application-seeking-home-cooked-food-in-tihar-jail-253058">P Chidambaram</a> till October 17 in the INX Media case.

Earlier today, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-p-chidambaram-moves-supreme-court-challenging-after-delhi-high-court-dismissed-bail-253423">Chidambaram moved the Supreme Court</a> challenging the recent order of the Delhi High Court that dismissed his bail plea.

The High Court had dismissed Chidambaram's plea asserting that he might influence witnesses in the case.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had arrested Chidambaram on August 21 following which he was sent to judicial custody, which is slated to end today.

While CBI is probing the corruption allegations, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is looking into money laundering allegations against him in the case.

Chidambaram is facing probe for alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union finance minister.

A Delhi court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram till October 17 in the INX Media case. Earlier today, Chidambaram moved the Supreme Court challenging the recent order of the Delhi High Court that dismissed his bail plea.

A Delhi court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram till October 17 in the INX Media case. Earlier today, Chidambaram moved the Supreme Court challenging the recent order of the Delhi High Court that dismissed his bail plea. The High Court had dismissed Chidambaram's plea asserting that he might influence witnesses in the case. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had arrested Chidambaram on August 21 following which he was sent to judicial custody, which is slated to end today. While CBI is probing the corruption allegations, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is looking into money laundering allegations against him in the case. Chidambaram is facing probe for alleged irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when he was the Union finance minister.

INX Media case: Delhi court extends Chidambaram's judicial custody till October 17

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Tuesday moved an application in a Delhi court seeking home-cooked food in Tihar jail.

At present, Chidamabaram is in judicial custody in Tihar Jail. The court will hear the plea on October 3.

Earlier, the Delhi court had <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-delhi-court-dismisses-chidambarams-bail-plea-252831">rejected the regular bail petition</a> of Chidambaram in the INX media case.

In a reply filed on the Chidambaram' petition, the CBI said that granting bail in "such cases will set a wrong precedent" in the corruption cases.

Chidambaram was arrested by the CBI on August 21.&nbsp;

He is facing a probe by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged irregularities in granting the clearance to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007.

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Tuesday moved an application in a Delhi court seeking home-cooked food in Tihar jail. At present, Chidamabaram is in judicial custody in Tihar Jail.

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Tuesday moved an application in a Delhi court seeking home-cooked food in Tihar jail. At present, Chidamabaram is in judicial custody in Tihar Jail. The court will hear the plea on October 3. Earlier, the Delhi court had rejected the regular bail petition of Chidambaram in the INX media case. In a reply filed on the Chidambaram' petition, the CBI said that granting bail in "such cases will set a wrong precedent" in the corruption cases. Chidambaram was arrested by the CBI on August 21. He is facing a probe by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged irregularities in granting the clearance to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007.

INX media case: Chidambaram moves application seeking home-cooked food in Tihar jail

A Delhi court on Monday has rejected the regular bail petition of Congress leader P Chidambaram in the INX media case.

Justice Suresh Kumar Kait dismissed his plea observing that the investigation is in the advanced stage and that the accused might influence the witnesses.

At present, Chidamabaram is in judicial custody in Tihar Jail.

Earlier, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/our-experience-tells-those-who-fled-country-were-respectable-responsible-businessmen-cbi-tells-court-on-chidambarams-flight-risk-252510">Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)</a> opposed Chidambaram's bail plea.

In a reply filed on the Chidambaram' petition, the CBI said that granting bail in "such cases will set a wrong precedent" in the corruption cases.

Delhi court on September 19 extended Chidambaram's judicial custody till October 3.

Chidambaram was arrested by the CBI on August 21. He is facing a probe by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged irregularities in granting the clearance to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007.

(With input&nbsp;from ANI)

A Delhi court on Monday has rejected the regular bail petition of Congress leader P Chidambaram in the INX media case. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait dismissed his plea observing that the investigation is in the advanced stage and that the accused might influence the witnesses.

A Delhi court on Monday has rejected the regular bail petition of Congress leader P Chidambaram in the INX media case. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait dismissed his plea observing that the investigation is in the advanced stage and that the accused might influence the witnesses. At present, Chidamabaram is in judicial custody in Tihar Jail. Earlier, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) opposed Chidambaram's bail plea. In a reply filed on the Chidambaram' petition, the CBI said that granting bail in "such cases will set a wrong precedent" in the corruption cases. Delhi court on September 19 extended Chidambaram's judicial custody till October 3. Chidambaram was arrested by the CBI on August 21. He is facing a probe by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged irregularities in granting the clearance to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007. (With input from ANI)

INX media case: Delhi court dismisses Chidambaram's bail plea

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday opposed former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's bail plea filed in the Delhi High Court in the INX Media case, on the grounds of "gravity of the offence and the magnitude of the financial embezzlement".

In a reply filed on the Chidambaram'&nbsp;petition, the CBI said that granting bail in "such cases will set a wrong precedent" in the corruption cases.

The agency submitted that the former minister received payments in India and overseas "in connection with FIPB approval and amicably settling down the issues relating to a violation of FEMA".

"That investigation conducted so far has revealed that the accused/ petitioner, while working as the Finance Minister, demanded illegal gratification against which payments were made in India as well as overseas to the Petitioner/accused and his son Karti Chidambaram by other co-accused Indrani Mukerjee and Pratim Mukerjea from various bank accounts maintained in the country as well as abroad in connection with FIPB approval and amicably resolving/settling down the issues relating to violation of FEMA by their company INX Media Pvt Ltd/INX News Pvt. Ltd," said agency in the reply.

Asserting that "sufficient evidence" is available against Chidamabaram, the agency said, "It is further submitted that the statements recorded so far also clearly corroborates the accusation against the accused/petitioner which clearly shows that the accused is the main conspirator of the enure offence, which makes it grave enough to disentitle him from seeking an order of bail from this court."

Hearing on the petition filed by Chidambaram, who is currently lodged Tihar Jail, is scheduled to take place on Monday.

On Thursday, a Delhi court extended his till judicial custody to October 3 in the corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

He was arrested by the CBI on August 21 and was in its custody till September 5.

On August 6, he was sent to judicial custody which was to end on Thursday. Chidambaram, through one of his counsels, sought the court's direction for a regular check-up and adequate supplement diet in the jail, asserting that he is facing various ailments and has lost some weight during his jail-term.

His counsel Kapil Sibal also said that the Congress leader was given even a chair or pillow in his cell.

Chidambaram was the Finance Minister when the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) gave Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) clearance to INX Media in 2007.

He is facing probe by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged irregularities in granting clearance to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore. 
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday opposed former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's bail plea filed in the Delhi High Court in the INX Media case, on the grounds of "gravity of the offence and the magnitude of the financial embezzlement".

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday opposed former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's bail plea filed in the Delhi High Court in the INX Media case, on the grounds of "gravity of the offence and the magnitude of the financial embezzlement". In a reply filed on the Chidambaram' petition, the CBI said that granting bail in "such cases will set a wrong precedent" in the corruption cases. The agency submitted that the former minister received payments in India and overseas "in connection with FIPB approval and amicably settling down the issues relating to a violation of FEMA". "That investigation conducted so far has revealed that the accused/ petitioner, while working as the Finance Minister, demanded illegal gratification against which payments were made in India as well as overseas to the Petitioner/accused and his son Karti Chidambaram by other co-accused Indrani Mukerjee and Pratim Mukerjea from various bank accounts maintained in the country as well as abroad in connection with FIPB approval and amicably resolving/settling down the issues relating to violation of FEMA by their company INX Media Pvt Ltd/INX News Pvt. Ltd," said agency in the reply. Asserting that "sufficient evidence" is available against Chidamabaram, the agency said, "It is further submitted that the statements recorded so far also clearly corroborates the accusation against the accused/petitioner which clearly shows that the accused is the main conspirator of the enure offence, which makes it grave enough to disentitle him from seeking an order of bail from this court." Hearing on the petition filed by Chidambaram, who is currently lodged Tihar Jail, is scheduled to take place on Monday. On Thursday, a Delhi court extended his till judicial custody to October 3 in the corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He was arrested by the CBI on August 21 and was in its custody till September 5. On August 6, he was sent to judicial custody which was to end on Thursday. Chidambaram, through one of his counsels, sought the court's direction for a regular check-up and adequate supplement diet in the jail, asserting that he is facing various ailments and has lost some weight during his jail-term. His counsel Kapil Sibal also said that the Congress leader was given even a chair or pillow in his cell. Chidambaram was the Finance Minister when the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) gave Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) clearance to INX Media in 2007. He is facing probe by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged irregularities in granting clearance to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore.

INX media case: CBI opposes Chidambaram's bail plea in Delhi HC citing 'gravity of offence'

A Delhi Court on Friday has dismissed Congress leader P Chidambaram's application seeking to surrender to the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.

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".

"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.

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;

A Delhi Court on Friday has dismissed Congress leader P Chidambaram's application seeking to surrender to the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.

A Delhi Court on Friday has dismissed Congress leader P Chidambaram's application seeking to surrender to the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. 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". "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. 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.

INX media case: Delhi court rejects Chidambaram's surrender plea

Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on former finance minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram's plea seeking bail and challenging judicial custody order given by a trial court in the INX Media case.

The court asked CBI to file a status report in the bail plea within 7 days and slated the matter for hearing on September 23.

Chidambaram's lawyers have also withdrawn their second plea challenging his judicial custody.

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;

Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on former finance minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram's plea seeking bail and challenging judicial custody order given by a trial court in the INX Media case.

Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on former finance minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram's plea seeking bail and challenging judicial custody order given by a trial court in the INX Media case. The court asked CBI to file a status report in the bail plea within 7 days and slated the matter for hearing on September 23. Chidambaram's lawyers have also withdrawn their second plea challenging his judicial custody. 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.

INX media case: Delhi High Court issues notice to CBI on Chidambaram's bail plea

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday is scheduled to question Indrani Mukerjea, who recently turned approver against P Chidambaram in the INX Media case.

The investigating agency will question her in the Byculla prison, where she is currently lodged in the murder case of her daughter Sheena Bora.

This comes a day after the agency filed an application before a special court in Mumbai to interrogate Mukerjea, which was subsequently allowed.

Mukerjea, the former head of the INX Media, had last year after giving confessional statement against Chidambaram and his son Karti, filed a petition seeking to become an approver in the case in a Delhi court.

Her plea was allowed by the court after the agency submitted that it has come across evidence in the form of conversations which only she was privy to, which would help consolidate the case.

Chidambaram, who is the prime accused in the case will be in judicial custody in Tihar jail till September 19.

The case pertains to 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 Chidambaram was the Union Finance Minister.&nbsp; 
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday is scheduled to question Indrani Mukerjea, who recently turned approver against P Chidambaram in the INX Media case.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday is scheduled to question Indrani Mukerjea, who recently turned approver against P Chidambaram in the INX Media case. The investigating agency will question her in the Byculla prison, where she is currently lodged in the murder case of her daughter Sheena Bora. This comes a day after the agency filed an application before a special court in Mumbai to interrogate Mukerjea, which was subsequently allowed. Mukerjea, the former head of the INX Media, had last year after giving confessional statement against Chidambaram and his son Karti, filed a petition seeking to become an approver in the case in a Delhi court. Her plea was allowed by the court after the agency submitted that it has come across evidence in the form of conversations which only she was privy to, which would help consolidate the case. Chidambaram, who is the prime accused in the case will be in judicial custody in Tihar jail till September 19. The case pertains to 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 Chidambaram was the Union Finance Minister.

INX Media case: CBI to question Indrani Mukerjea in Byculla prison today

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram on Thursday said that he does not see any merit in the judicial custody his father and former finance minister P Chidambaram who was sent to Tihar jail by a special CBI court in the INX media case.

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram on Thursday said that he does not see any merit in the judicial custody his father and former finance minister P Chidambaram who was sent to Tihar jail by a special CBI court in the INX media case. "I don`t see any merit in the judicial custody (of P Chidambaram), particularly for the events which happened 11 years ago. They (CBI) are still nowhere close even of filing a chargesheet. I hope that I will have my father back home very quickly," he told reporters in Delhi. In a double whammy, former finance minister P Chidambaram on Thursday was sent to judicial custody in Tihar jail till September 19 on a day when the Supreme Court also rejected his plea challenging the Delhi High Court order that had refused anticipatory bail to him in the INX Media case. Giving its ruling on a CBI plea, the Special CBI court at Rouse Avenue allowed Chidambaram`s application to provide separate cell to him with adequate security. The Congress leader filed the application before the court seeking direction to ensure safe detention while in judicial custody. He also provisions of adequate security to him and detention in a separate cell. Chidambaram`s lawyers have also moved an application in the court stating that the Congress leader wants to surrender in ED case. Chidambaram was in custody of the CBI after he was arrested in a midnight drama on August 21. Chidambaram was produced in Rouse Avenue Court after the apex court` rejected his appeal against the Delhi High Court order rejecting his anticipatory plea in the INX Media case being probed by Enforcement Directorate (ED) saying that grant of anticipatory bail plea would definitely "hamper" effective investigation. A bench of Justice R Banumathi and Justice AS Bopanna refused to extend protection from arrest by ED to Chidambaram and stated grant of anticipatory bail at the stage of investigation may frustrate the investigating agency in interrogating the accused and in collecting useful information and also the "materials" which might have been "concealed".

No merit in Chidambaram's judicial custody, CBI nowhere close of filing chargesheet: Karti

Former Home Minister P. Chidambaram sent to Tihar Jail. Watch video to know more.

Former Home Minister P. Chidambaram sent to Tihar Jail till 19th Sep

Former finance minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram was on Thursday sent to 14-day judicial custody in the INX Media case. Rouse Avenue Court sent the Congress leader to judicial custody till September 19.

Former finance minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram was on Thursday sent to 14-day judicial custody in the INX Media case. Rouse Avenue Court sent the Congress leader to judicial custody till September 19. Chidambaram filed an application before Delhi court seeking a direction to ensure safe detention while in judicial custody. He also sought a direction for jail authorities to provide separate cell with adequate security. Meanwhile, Chidambaram's lawyers have moved an application in court stating that Chidambaram wants to surrender to Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the case. Court issued a notice to ED and sought its reply. Hearing to be held on September 12.

Congress leader P Chidambaram sent to 14-day judicial custody in INX Media case

A special court will hear the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation`s arguments and submission in anticipatory bail plea moved by senior Congress leader and former union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram in connection with the Aircel-Maxis case on September 2.

Earlier, District Judge OP Saini has extended the interim protection from the arrest of father-son duo till September 3 and reserved its order on the anticipatory bail petition.

The court was irked by the agencies for seeking further adjournment in the case.

The court reserved the order on the pre-arrest bail after the two probe agencies had sought a fresh date to present their arguments.

Earlier on August 1, Kapil Sibal, while arguing for the anticipatory bail of the duo, had contended that the investigation in the case stands completed and that the charge sheet has also been filed by both the agencies.

"Karti was called for questioning eight times in 2018 and four times in 2019 by the ED, while his father has only been called once by the CBI in 2014. The agencies cannot say that my client has not cooperated with them," Sibal had said.

He had said that if later the agencies find a ground, they can move a cancellation application.

"How many times will they seek adjournment? They have no grounds to prove that my client has done anything wrong. The agencies are making allegations without producing anything," the counsel had said.

The case, which is being probed by the CBI and ED, relates to alleged irregularities in grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval in the Aircel-Maxis deal.

The FIPB approval was allegedly granted in 2006 when Chidambaram was the Union finance minister.

According to rules and foreign direct investment (FDI) policy of the Central government, Chidambaram was only empowered to give approval to proposals involving foreign investment up to Rs 600 crore.&nbsp;

 
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A special court will hear the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation`s arguments and submission in anticipatory bail plea moved by senior Congress leader and former union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram in connection with the Aircel-Maxis case on September 2.

A special court will hear the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation`s arguments and submission in anticipatory bail plea moved by senior Congress leader and former union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram in connection with the Aircel-Maxis case on September 2. Earlier, District Judge OP Saini has extended the interim protection from the arrest of father-son duo till September 3 and reserved its order on the anticipatory bail petition. The court was irked by the agencies for seeking further adjournment in the case. The court reserved the order on the pre-arrest bail after the two probe agencies had sought a fresh date to present their arguments. Earlier on August 1, Kapil Sibal, while arguing for the anticipatory bail of the duo, had contended that the investigation in the case stands completed and that the charge sheet has also been filed by both the agencies. "Karti was called for questioning eight times in 2018 and four times in 2019 by the ED, while his father has only been called once by the CBI in 2014. The agencies cannot say that my client has not cooperated with them," Sibal had said. He had said that if later the agencies find a ground, they can move a cancellation application. "How many times will they seek adjournment? They have no grounds to prove that my client has done anything wrong. The agencies are making allegations without producing anything," the counsel had said. The case, which is being probed by the CBI and ED, relates to alleged irregularities in grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval in the Aircel-Maxis deal. The FIPB approval was allegedly granted in 2006 when Chidambaram was the Union finance minister. According to rules and foreign direct investment (FDI) policy of the Central government, Chidambaram was only empowered to give approval to proposals involving foreign investment up to Rs 600 crore.

Special court to hear ED, CBI's argument on Chidambaram's bail plea on September 2

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved the judgement for September 5, on a plea filed by senior Congress leader P Chidambaram against the Delhi High Court's order rejecting his anticipatory plea in a case being probed by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-it-is-good-news-indrani-mukerjea-on-p-chidambarams-arrest-246396">INX Media case</a>.

Also, the interim protection granted by the top court to the former finance minister Chidambaram in the Enforcement Directorate case has been extended till September 5, when the court will pronounce the judgement.

The apex court has posted the matter for September 2, the petition of Chidambaram challenging the August 22 order of the trial court remanding him to CBI's custody in the INX Media case.

Earlier in the day, the ED told the Supreme Court that custodial interrogation of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in the INX media case is required as if his plea for anticipatory bail is given it would affect cases involving Vijay Mallya, Mehul Choksi, Neerav Modi and Zakir Naik.

Disputing the contention of Chidambaram's lawyers, the agency also argued that the offence of money laundering is against the society, nation and the economy.

"Money laundering is an offence against society, nation and economy. Economic offences are gravest offences irrespective of quantum of sentence," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the probe agency told a Bench of Justice R Banumathi and Justice AS Bopanna.

Countering the arguments of Chidambaram's advocates Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi that Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) offences with seven years of punishment is not a grave offence because as per the Code of Criminal Procedure grave offences entail death penalty and life, Mehta said money laundering offences are "grave".

The top court was hearing Chidambaram's plea against Delhi High Court's order denying anticipatory bail to him in a case being probed by the ED.

Mehta also objected to the proposition made by Chidambaram's counsel Kapil Sibal to confront him with evidence before presenting it in the court, saying it is "absurd" and would have "devastating results" and is "preposterous".

Whether the accused's reply was evasive or not is decided by investigating agency and not by the court, he added.

He said the ED has been investigating various sensitive and high profile cases under PMLA and if Chidambaram's plea is accepted it would affect cases against Vijay Mallya, Mehul Choksi, Neerav Modi, Zakir Naik, Sarada chit fund, terror funding and other cases.

Mehta also contended that if accused at large is confronted with the evidence collected, then the agency will have exposed its evidence and witnesses and it will give a chance to the accused to tamper with evidence and erase the money trail.

In 2017, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had registered an FIR alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance was given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when Chidambaram was the Union finance minister.

Following the FIR filed by CBI, ED had filed a case of money laundering against him.

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved the judgement for September 5, on a plea filed by senior Congress leader P Chidambaram against the Delhi High Court's order rejecting his anticipatory plea in a case being probed by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in INX Media case.

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved the judgement for September 5, on a plea filed by senior Congress leader P Chidambaram against the Delhi High Court's order rejecting his anticipatory plea in a case being probed by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in INX Media case. Also, the interim protection granted by the top court to the former finance minister Chidambaram in the Enforcement Directorate case has been extended till September 5, when the court will pronounce the judgement. The apex court has posted the matter for September 2, the petition of Chidambaram challenging the August 22 order of the trial court remanding him to CBI's custody in the INX Media case. Earlier in the day, the ED told the Supreme Court that custodial interrogation of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in the INX media case is required as if his plea for anticipatory bail is given it would affect cases involving Vijay Mallya, Mehul Choksi, Neerav Modi and Zakir Naik. Disputing the contention of Chidambaram's lawyers, the agency also argued that the offence of money laundering is against the society, nation and the economy. "Money laundering is an offence against society, nation and economy. Economic offences are gravest offences irrespective of quantum of sentence," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the probe agency told a Bench of Justice R Banumathi and Justice AS Bopanna. Countering the arguments of Chidambaram's advocates Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi that Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) offences with seven years of punishment is not a grave offence because as per the Code of Criminal Procedure grave offences entail death penalty and life, Mehta said money laundering offences are "grave". The top court was hearing Chidambaram's plea against Delhi High Court's order denying anticipatory bail to him in a case being probed by the ED. Mehta also objected to the proposition made by Chidambaram's counsel Kapil Sibal to confront him with evidence before presenting it in the court, saying it is "absurd" and would have "devastating results" and is "preposterous". Whether the accused's reply was evasive or not is decided by investigating agency and not by the court, he added. He said the ED has been investigating various sensitive and high profile cases under PMLA and if Chidambaram's plea is accepted it would affect cases against Vijay Mallya, Mehul Choksi, Neerav Modi, Zakir Naik, Sarada chit fund, terror funding and other cases. Mehta also contended that if accused at large is confronted with the evidence collected, then the agency will have exposed its evidence and witnesses and it will give a chance to the accused to tamper with evidence and erase the money trail. In 2017, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had registered an FIR alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance was given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when Chidambaram was the Union finance minister. Following the FIR filed by CBI, ED had filed a case of money laundering against him.

SC reserves order on Chidambaram's anticipatory bail plea, extends interim protection from arrest

Indrani Mukerjea, who recently turned approver in the INX Media case in which former Union finance minister P Chidambaram is an accused, on Thursday showed exuberance over latter's arrest.

"It is good news that P Chidambaram has been arrested," she told the media persons outside the Mumbai's Sessions Court, where she was produced in connection with the murder case of her daughter - Sheena Bora.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had earlier submitted that it has come across evidence in the form of conversations which only Indrani, the former head of INX Media, is privy to, which will help consolidate the case.

Chidambaram, who was arrested on August 21, will be in CBI custody till August 31 in a money laundering case filed by the agency in connection with the INX media scam.

In 2017, the CBI had registered an FIR alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when Chidambaram was the Union finance minister. Following the FIR filed by CBI, ED had filed a case of money laundering against him.&nbsp;

Indrani Mukerjea, who recently turned approver in the INX Media case in which former Union finance minister P Chidambaram is an accused, on Thursday showed exuberance over latter's arrest.

Indrani Mukerjea, who recently turned approver in the INX Media case in which former Union finance minister P Chidambaram is an accused, on Thursday showed exuberance over latter's arrest. "It is good news that P Chidambaram has been arrested," she told the media persons outside the Mumbai's Sessions Court, where she was produced in connection with the murder case of her daughter - Sheena Bora. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had earlier submitted that it has come across evidence in the form of conversations which only Indrani, the former head of INX Media, is privy to, which will help consolidate the case. Chidambaram, who was arrested on August 21, will be in CBI custody till August 31 in a money laundering case filed by the agency in connection with the INX media scam. In 2017, the CBI had registered an FIR alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when Chidambaram was the Union finance minister. Following the FIR filed by CBI, ED had filed a case of money laundering against him.

INX Media case: It is good news, Indrani Mukerjea on P Chidambaram's arrest

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Thursday apprised the Supreme Court that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) cannot share details of the investigation till the chargesheet is filed against former finance minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case.&nbsp;

"The money laundering case is very sensitive. We cannot share details of the investigation till the chargesheet is filed. I request the court to examine the report given in sealed cover," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said in the court.&nbsp;

He said laundering was the global phenomenon, which affects the integrity and economy of a country.

"In the money laundering case, we would be dealing with very intelligent people, stupid men cannot do laundering. For the investigation, you have to go with information which can get among the offenders of laundering. These offences are not committed in heat of the moment, they are cleverly crafted. Most of the laundering is a digital operation," Mehta said.&nbsp;

He said that money laundering is "not like rape where forensics can collect bloodstains", adding that it becomes very difficult to unravel how actually money laundering took place.&nbsp;

Emphasising that the probe agency has a statutory right to arrest, "Whether custodial interrogation is necessary or not, it has to be decided by the Special Court. An arrest is done by people of higher rank, a Director, on the basis of materials we have in possession, recorded reasons, and after the accused must be informed about the reason of arrest."

The Solicitor General said the ED has the material in its possession against Chidambaram, which gives them the power to arrest.&nbsp;

"The ED received the material, like records from banks all over the world. In this case, the statute provides that probe report should be sent to neutral adjudicatory authority, in a sealed cover, to avoid investigating agency tampering with them. These are statutory checks and balances provided in Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002."

In 2017, the CBI had registered an FIR alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when Chidambaram was the Union finance minister.

Following the FIR filed by CBI, ED had filed a case of money laundering against him. The top court was hearing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) moved by Chidambaram against the Delhi High Court order denying him anticipatory bail in the ED case.&nbsp;

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Thursday apprised the Supreme Court that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) cannot share details of the investigation till the chargesheet is filed against former finance minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Thursday apprised the Supreme Court that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) cannot share details of the investigation till the chargesheet is filed against former finance minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case. "The money laundering case is very sensitive. We cannot share details of the investigation till the chargesheet is filed. I request the court to examine the report given in sealed cover," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said in the court. He said laundering was the global phenomenon, which affects the integrity and economy of a country. "In the money laundering case, we would be dealing with very intelligent people, stupid men cannot do laundering. For the investigation, you have to go with information which can get among the offenders of laundering. These offences are not committed in heat of the moment, they are cleverly crafted. Most of the laundering is a digital operation," Mehta said. He said that money laundering is "not like rape where forensics can collect bloodstains", adding that it becomes very difficult to unravel how actually money laundering took place. Emphasising that the probe agency has a statutory right to arrest, "Whether custodial interrogation is necessary or not, it has to be decided by the Special Court. An arrest is done by people of higher rank, a Director, on the basis of materials we have in possession, recorded reasons, and after the accused must be informed about the reason of arrest." The Solicitor General said the ED has the material in its possession against Chidambaram, which gives them the power to arrest. "The ED received the material, like records from banks all over the world. In this case, the statute provides that probe report should be sent to neutral adjudicatory authority, in a sealed cover, to avoid investigating agency tampering with them. These are statutory checks and balances provided in Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002." In 2017, the CBI had registered an FIR alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when Chidambaram was the Union finance minister. Following the FIR filed by CBI, ED had filed a case of money laundering against him. The top court was hearing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) moved by Chidambaram against the Delhi High Court order denying him anticipatory bail in the ED case.

ED can't share probe details till chargesheet is filed against Chidambaram in INX Media case: Solicitor General tells Supreme Court

Kapil Sibal, a counsel appearing for the senior <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/another-setback-for-p-chidambaram-sent-to-extended-cbi-custody-till-august-30-245759">Congress leader P Chidambaram</a>, on Tuesday moved an application in the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to produce latter's statement recorded by it in the INX Media case.

The counsel sought the agency to produce the transcripts of the statement recorded by them on December 19, 2018, and January 1 and 21, 2019 before the apex court.

A bench of Justices R Banumathi and A S Bopanna was hearing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) moved by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-supreme-court-dismisses-chidambarams-plea-against-cbi-arrest-245717">Chidambaram</a> against the Delhi High Court order denying him anticipatory bail in the money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

The apex court will continue to hear tomorrow plea of P Chidambaram against Delhi High Court&nbsp;order dismissing his anticipatory plea.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court today again&nbsp;extended the protection from arrest granted to P Chidambaram in the ED case. The senior Congress leader who is already being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation had sought&nbsp;protection from arrest in the ED case.

The top court had yesterday also extended for one day the protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram in the ED case, which ended today.

A Special court had also extended the CBI remand of the Congress leader by four days in a corruption case filed by the CBI in INX media scam.

The agency had sought an extension contending that they have to "unravel the larger conspiracy".

In 2017, the CBI had registered an FIR alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when Chidambaram was the Union finance minister.

Following the FIR filed by CBI, ED had filed a case of money laundering against him.

Kapil Sibal, a counsel appearing for the senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, on Tuesday moved an application in the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to produce latter's statement recorded by it in the INX Media case.

Kapil Sibal, a counsel appearing for the senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, on Tuesday moved an application in the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to produce latter's statement recorded by it in the INX Media case. The counsel sought the agency to produce the transcripts of the statement recorded by them on December 19, 2018, and January 1 and 21, 2019 before the apex court. A bench of Justices R Banumathi and A S Bopanna was hearing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) moved by Chidambaram against the Delhi High Court order denying him anticipatory bail in the money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The apex court will continue to hear tomorrow plea of P Chidambaram against Delhi High Court order dismissing his anticipatory plea. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court today again extended the protection from arrest granted to P Chidambaram in the ED case. The senior Congress leader who is already being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation had sought protection from arrest in the ED case. The top court had yesterday also extended for one day the protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram in the ED case, which ended today. A Special court had also extended the CBI remand of the Congress leader by four days in a corruption case filed by the CBI in INX media scam. The agency had sought an extension contending that they have to "unravel the larger conspiracy". In 2017, the CBI had registered an FIR alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to INX Media to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when Chidambaram was the Union finance minister. Following the FIR filed by CBI, ED had filed a case of money laundering against him.

INX Media case: P Chidambaram's counsel seeks transcripts of statement recorded by ED

CBI gets 5-day custody of P Chidambaram in the INX media case.

WION Gravitas: P Chidambaram will remain under arrest at least till august 26

After a setback from the Supreme Court, the special CBI court on Monday sent <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-supreme-court-dismisses-chidambarams-plea-against-cbi-arrest-245717">P Chidambaram</a> to extended five-day custody. The apex court had earlier dismissed his anticipatory bail plea and asked Chidambaram to move a regular bail plea before the appropriate court.

The custody of Chidambaram, who was arrested on August 21, was ending today. The investigating agency had asked for an extended custody.

Appearing for the CBI, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that not only does <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/aircel-maxis-case-court-extends-protection-from-arrest-to-p-chidambaram-son-245102">Chidambaram</a> needs to be confronted with other co-accused, but the CBI also requires his custody to unearth a larger conspiracy. He further showed the court some email exchanges which he said required in-depth interrogation.

However, Chidambaram's lawyers Kapil Sibbal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi were quick to rebut Mehta's claim and said that the former Congress leader was not asked a single question in the last 26 hours regarding the allegations of him receiving kickbacks worth the US $5 million.

Watch: P Chidambaram sent to CBI custody till 26 August

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Chidambaram was arrested by CBI officials amidst high drama last week from his residence in New Delhi after the Delhi High Court on August 20 rejected his anticipatory bail plea in the INX media case.

The Enforcement Directorate and the CBI are probing how Chidambaram's son Karti got the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance in 2007 when his father was the Finance Minister.

Karti Chidambaram was arrested on February 28, 2018, by the CBI for allegedly accepting money to facilitate the FIPB clearance to INX Media. He was later granted bail.

After a setback from the Supreme Court, the special CBI court on Monday sent P Chidambaram to extended five-day custody. The apex court had earlier dismissed his anticipatory bail plea and asked Chidambaram to move a regular bail plea before the appropriate court.

After a setback from the Supreme Court, the special CBI court on Monday sent P Chidambaram to extended five-day custody. The apex court had earlier dismissed his anticipatory bail plea and asked Chidambaram to move a regular bail plea before the appropriate court. The custody of Chidambaram, who was arrested on August 21, was ending today. The investigating agency had asked for an extended custody. Appearing for the CBI, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that not only does Chidambaram needs to be confronted with other co-accused, but the CBI also requires his custody to unearth a larger conspiracy. He further showed the court some email exchanges which he said required in-depth interrogation. However, Chidambaram's lawyers Kapil Sibbal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi were quick to rebut Mehta's claim and said that the former Congress leader was not asked a single question in the last 26 hours regarding the allegations of him receiving kickbacks worth the US $5 million. Watch: P Chidambaram sent to CBI custody till 26 August × Chidambaram was arrested by CBI officials amidst high drama last week from his residence in New Delhi after the Delhi High Court on August 20 rejected his anticipatory bail plea in the INX media case. The Enforcement Directorate and the CBI are probing how Chidambaram's son Karti got the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance in 2007 when his father was the Finance Minister. Karti Chidambaram was arrested on February 28, 2018, by the CBI for allegedly accepting money to facilitate the FIPB clearance to INX Media. He was later granted bail.

INX Media case: Another setback for P Chidambaram, sent to extended CBI custody till August 30

Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed the anticipatory <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-cbi-court-orders-5-day-custody-for-chidambaram-244846">bail plea</a> of former finance minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/p-chidambaram-sent-to-cbi-custody-till-26-august-244935">P Chidambaram</a> in the INX Media money laundering case.&nbsp;

He was arrested by CBI officials amidst high drama last week from his residence in New Delhi.

A bench of Justices R Banumathi and A S Bopanna said the petition has become 'infructuous' as he was arrested on August 21.

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The apex court, however, asked him to move a regular bail plea before the appropriate court.

The Delhi High Court had on August 20 rejected Chidambaram`s anticipatory bail plea in the INX media case.

On August 21, he moved the Supreme Court and challenged Delhi High Court order but could not get an urgent hearing on the plea.

Chidambaram was arrested on August 21 and presented before a trial court, which remanded him to CBI custody till August 26.

The Enforcement Directorate and the CBI are probing how Chidambaram`s son Karti Chidambaram got the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance in 2007 when his father was the Finance Minister.

Karti Chidambaram was arrested on February 28, 2018, by the CBI for allegedly accepting money to facilitate the FIPB clearance to INX Media. He was later granted bail.

(With inputs from agencies)

Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of former finance minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case. He was arrested by CBI officials amidst high drama last week from his residence in New Delhi.

Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of former finance minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case. He was arrested by CBI officials amidst high drama last week from his residence in New Delhi. A bench of Justices R Banumathi and A S Bopanna said the petition has become 'infructuous' as he was arrested on August 21. Watch: Former finance minister P Chidambaram arrested × The apex court, however, asked him to move a regular bail plea before the appropriate court. The Delhi High Court had on August 20 rejected Chidambaram`s anticipatory bail plea in the INX media case. On August 21, he moved the Supreme Court and challenged Delhi High Court order but could not get an urgent hearing on the plea. Chidambaram was arrested on August 21 and presented before a trial court, which remanded him to CBI custody till August 26. The Enforcement Directorate and the CBI are probing how Chidambaram`s son Karti Chidambaram got the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance in 2007 when his father was the Finance Minister. Karti Chidambaram was arrested on February 28, 2018, by the CBI for allegedly accepting money to facilitate the FIPB clearance to INX Media. He was later granted bail. (With inputs from agencies)

INX Media case: Supreme Court dismisses Chidambaram's plea against CBI arrest

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing in<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-to-hear-p-chidambarams-bail-plea-today-244940"> P Chidambaram's bail plea petition</a> for Monday.

The plea was filed by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-immediate-relief-for-p-chidambaram-his-plea-against-arrest-referred-to-chief-justice-of-india-244564">Chidambaram</a> challenging the Delhi High Court verdict of August 20 that dismissed his anticipatory bail plea in the INX Media case.

Speaking for his counsel Advocate Kapil Sibal said that the case against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-bow-down-to-orders-of-supreme-court-says-chidambaram-at-congress-headquarters-refuses-committing-any-offence-244664">Chidambaram</a> involved fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution (right to liberty). 
"Going over facts of the case, he was not heard despite filing the petition in time before Supreme Court," he added.

The apex court also refused SG Tushar Mehta's suggestion to post the ED case also for Monday. Chidambaram's bail petition against the Enforcement Directorate will be heard by the Supreme Court on August 27. The court, however, agreed to hear his plea for protection from arrest by Enforcement Directorate.

The CBI court on Thursday ordered 5-day custody for Chidambaram who is accused in the INX media case.&nbsp;

During his remand with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-cbi-team-arrives-at-p-chidambarams-residence-244460">CBI</a>, Chidambaram will be allowed to meet with his lawyers and family members for 30 minutes every day. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, Chidambaram's bail petition against the Enforcement Directorate will be heard by the Supreme Court on August 27.

The CBI court on Thursday began hearing the matter Chidambaram's bail plea at Rouse Avenue District Court in New Delhi.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing in P Chidambaram's bail plea petition for Monday. The plea was filed by Chidambaram challenging the Delhi High Court verdict of August 20 that dismissed his anticipatory bail plea in the INX Media case.

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing in P Chidambaram's bail plea petition for Monday. The plea was filed by Chidambaram challenging the Delhi High Court verdict of August 20 that dismissed his anticipatory bail plea in the INX Media case. Speaking for his counsel Advocate Kapil Sibal said that the case against Chidambaram involved fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution (right to liberty). "Going over facts of the case, he was not heard despite filing the petition in time before Supreme Court," he added. The apex court also refused SG Tushar Mehta's suggestion to post the ED case also for Monday. Chidambaram's bail petition against the Enforcement Directorate will be heard by the Supreme Court on August 27. The court, however, agreed to hear his plea for protection from arrest by Enforcement Directorate. The CBI court on Thursday ordered 5-day custody for Chidambaram who is accused in the INX media case. During his remand with the CBI, Chidambaram will be allowed to meet with his lawyers and family members for 30 minutes every day. Meanwhile, Chidambaram's bail petition against the Enforcement Directorate will be heard by the Supreme Court on August 27. The CBI court on Thursday began hearing the matter Chidambaram's bail plea at Rouse Avenue District Court in New Delhi.

INX Media case: Supreme Court postpones hearing in Chidambaram's bail plea for Monday

The special CBI court on Thursday sent former union finance minister P Chidambaram to CBI custody for four days till August 26 in the INX Media corruption case.

P Chidambaram sent to CBI custody till 26 August

Karti Chidambaram defended his father P Chidambaram who was arrested amid high drama on Wednesday night for his alleged role in the INX Media corruption and money laundering case. while speaking to media at Delhi airport when he arrived from Chennai. Watch this video to know what he has to say.

INX Media Case: Karti Chidambaram defends his father

Karti Chidambaram, son of former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, said on Thursday that senior counsels Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi have effectively answered "everything" the probe agency is seeking in the INX media case.

"You heard the arguments of Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi that effectively answers everything that the CBI is seeking," said Karti Chidambaram after the court proceedings in which the CBI judge gave CBI custody of his father till Aug 26 for interrogation.

Karti, who the main accused in the INX media case, added, "There are no chances of my bail being cancelled as my bail is confirmed by the Supreme Court."

Earlier in the day, he took to Twitter saying, "It's a privilege to hear @KapilSibal and @DrAMSinghvi in court. Master class. They should video record all court proceedings. Will be most useful to all students of law, particularly those interested in court craft." the former union minister was arrested by the CBI from his residence in New Delhi late on Wednesday.

The court said family members and lawyers are permitted to meet Chidambaram for 30 minutes a day.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who argued for the CBI, had moved an application seeking 5-day custody of Chidambaram.

Mehta argued that custodial interrogation of the Congress leader was required as the former Finance Minister was "evasive" and "non-cooperative" in the investigation.

Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar heard the arguments of the CBI and Chidambaram's counsels.

Mehta said that the case, which is a classic example of money laundering, is in the pre-charge sheet stage.

The Congress leader, one of the key ministers during ten years of UPA regime, was taken to the headquarters of the probe agency on Wednesday night after CBI officials scaled the boundary walls of his residence in Jor Bagh after he made a dramatic appearance at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi&nbsp;

Karti Chidambaram, son of former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, said on Thursday that senior counsels Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi have effectively answered "everything" the probe agency is seeking in the INX media case.

Karti Chidambaram, son of former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, said on Thursday that senior counsels Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi have effectively answered "everything" the probe agency is seeking in the INX media case. "You heard the arguments of Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi that effectively answers everything that the CBI is seeking," said Karti Chidambaram after the court proceedings in which the CBI judge gave CBI custody of his father till Aug 26 for interrogation. Karti, who the main accused in the INX media case, added, "There are no chances of my bail being cancelled as my bail is confirmed by the Supreme Court." Earlier in the day, he took to Twitter saying, "It's a privilege to hear @KapilSibal and @DrAMSinghvi in court. Master class. They should video record all court proceedings. Will be most useful to all students of law, particularly those interested in court craft." the former union minister was arrested by the CBI from his residence in New Delhi late on Wednesday. The court said family members and lawyers are permitted to meet Chidambaram for 30 minutes a day. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who argued for the CBI, had moved an application seeking 5-day custody of Chidambaram. Mehta argued that custodial interrogation of the Congress leader was required as the former Finance Minister was "evasive" and "non-cooperative" in the investigation. Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar heard the arguments of the CBI and Chidambaram's counsels. Mehta said that the case, which is a classic example of money laundering, is in the pre-charge sheet stage. The Congress leader, one of the key ministers during ten years of UPA regime, was taken to the headquarters of the probe agency on Wednesday night after CBI officials scaled the boundary walls of his residence in Jor Bagh after he made a dramatic appearance at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi

Sibal and Singhvi have answered all CBI questions: Karti Chidambaram

Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram was arrested amid high drama on Wednesday night for his alleged role in the INX Media corruption and money laundering case. Chidambaram will be produced before a special court today.

P Chidambaram arrested: Chidambaram to be produced in CBI court today

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