<p>The former finance minister of the country P Chidambaram will be presented in CBI court today. Chidambaram was arrested in the INX Media case on Wednesday night after he failed to get relief from the Supreme Court over CBI and ED's pursuit of him as the matter was not heard by the court despite repeated efforts of his lawyers.</p>

<p>Chidambaram's arrest became an intense political drama as CBI officials had to climb the wall of his residence to get inside his home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The chief of CBI was part of the team that finally took the former finance minister into custody.</p>

<p>Earlier Chidambaram who was nowhere to be found for over 27 hours surfaced at the congress party headquarters to address the media</p>

<p>The former finance minister made an impassioned case about his whereabouts since Tuesday evening stating that he was not running from the law, in fact, he was seeking protection from the law</p>

<p>Chidambaram also spoke about the INX media case in claiming that the CBI has not charged him corruption.</p>

<p>In the INX media case, Chidambaram is an accused of FIPB (foreign investment promotion board) violation. INX media went on to receive foreign funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore from three Mauritius based firms- a violation of the FIPB order. It also invested money inINX media, another violation of the order.</p>

<p>CBI says that Karthi Chidambaram, son of P Chidambaram also benefitted from the deal and kickbacks were transferred to his account to settle foreign direct investment issues.</p>

<p>This was confirmed by none other than Indrani Mukherjee who turned approver in the case. Indrani Mukherjee in her testimony confirmed that she was asked to meet Karthi Chidambaram to settle INX media FDI deal instead of helping out Karthi Chidambaram.</p>

<p>She said that they met in a hotel in 2008 where Karthi Chidambaram asked her to transfer 1 million dollars in an overseas account.</p>

<p>Indrani's then-husband Peter Mukherjee objected to overseas transfer Karthi, in turn, suggested the names of two firms, chess management and advantage strategic for transfer of kickback.</p>

<p>Chidambaram's day of big setbacks began with India's top court has refused to listen to his plea.</p>

<p>Chidambaram's lawyers wanted an urgent hearing of the case. But the listing can only be done by the Chief Justice, Who did not acknowledge the presence of his high profile lawyers and left the court after the hearing of the Ram mandir case.</p>

<p>The case will now be heard on Friday.</p>


The former finance minister of the country P Chidambaram will be presented in CBI court today. Chidambaram was arrested in the INX Media case on Wednesday night after he failed to get relief from the Supreme Court over CBI and ED's pursuit of him as the matter was not heard by the court despite repeated efforts of his lawyers.

The former finance minister of the country P Chidambaram will be presented in CBI court today. Chidambaram was arrested in the INX Media case on Wednesday night after he failed to get relief from the Supreme Court over CBI and ED's pursuit of him as the matter was not heard by the court despite repeated efforts of his lawyers. Chidambaram's arrest became an intense political drama as CBI officials had to climb the wall of his residence to get inside his home. The chief of CBI was part of the team that finally took the former finance minister into custody. Earlier Chidambaram who was nowhere to be found for over 27 hours surfaced at the congress party headquarters to address the media The former finance minister made an impassioned case about his whereabouts since Tuesday evening stating that he was not running from the law, in fact, he was seeking protection from the law Chidambaram also spoke about the INX media case in claiming that the CBI has not charged him corruption. In the INX media case, Chidambaram is an accused of FIPB (foreign investment promotion board) violation. INX media went on to receive foreign funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore from three Mauritius based firms- a violation of the FIPB order. It also invested money inINX media, another violation of the order. CBI says that Karthi Chidambaram, son of P Chidambaram also benefitted from the deal and kickbacks were transferred to his account to settle foreign direct investment issues. This was confirmed by none other than Indrani Mukherjee who turned approver in the case. Indrani Mukherjee in her testimony confirmed that she was asked to meet Karthi Chidambaram to settle INX media FDI deal instead of helping out Karthi Chidambaram. She said that they met in a hotel in 2008 where Karthi Chidambaram asked her to transfer 1 million dollars in an overseas account. Indrani's then-husband Peter Mukherjee objected to overseas transfer Karthi, in turn, suggested the names of two firms, chess management and advantage strategic for transfer of kickback. Chidambaram's day of big setbacks began with India's top court has refused to listen to his plea. Chidambaram's lawyers wanted an urgent hearing of the case. But the listing can only be done by the Chief Justice, Who did not acknowledge the presence of his high profile lawyers and left the court after the hearing of the Ram mandir case. The case will now be heard on Friday.

P Chidambaram arrested from home in INX media case, to be produced in CBI court today

<p>Shortly after <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">former finance minister P Chidambaram</a> reached his Jor Bagh residence in New Delhi, CBI officials trailed and arrested him on Wednesday evening. Chidambaram has been taken to the CBI headquarters for a probe. He will be produced before the CBI court on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A seven-member CBI team had to climb the wall, brave AICC supporters to get inside Chidambaram's residence. The team was stalled by Congress supporters at the AICC headquarters as well. A team from the Enforcement Directorate also arrived at the spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CBI, ED teams entered Chidambaram's residence through the backdoor in presence of Delhi Police. High-octane drama at Chidambaram's residence, that lasted nearly an hour, resulted in his the arrest of the former finance minister who is accused in the INX media case.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>P Chidambaram&nbsp;appeared at the Congress party headquarters in New Delhi on Wednesday evening after being missing for nearly 24 hours. Chidambaram addressed the media stating that he has "not been accused&nbsp;of any offence". "These are&nbsp;lies spread by pathological liars," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Right after his nearly 6-minutes-long address, Chidambaram left for his residence without entertaining any questions. He was trailed by the CBI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During his press briefing, Chidambaram said that he had been working throughout the night yesterday "to prepare the papers"&nbsp;which his team submitted before the court today.</p>

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<p>"I was aghast that I was accused of hiding from the law while I was seeking protection from the law," he noted.</p>

<p>"I was told by my lawyers that despite their impassioned appeals, the hearing has been scheduled for Friday," Chidambaram said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former finance minister P <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/p-chidambaram-key-conspirator-in-inx-media-case-delhi-high-court-244471">Chidambaram's petition for interim protection from arrest</a> will now be heard on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to list Chidambaram's petition for protection from arrest. Justice NV Ramana said that petition had defects, which were removed only now, because of which it could not be listed for hearing today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chidambaram suffered a setback on Tuesday after Delhi High Court dismissed both his anticipatory bail pleas in connection with INX Media case.</p>

<p>The CBI is investigating Chidambaram in the INX Media case, which it had registered on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in the FIPB clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during his tenure as finance minister.</p>

<p>The ED is probing the money laundering case which it lodged in 2018.</p>


Shortly after former finance minister P Chidambaram reached his Jor Bagh residence in New Delhi, CBI officials trailed and arrested him on Wednesday evening. Chidambaram has been taken to the CBI headquarters for a probe.

Shortly after former finance minister P Chidambaram reached his Jor Bagh residence in New Delhi, CBI officials trailed and arrested him on Wednesday evening. Chidambaram has been taken to the CBI headquarters for a probe. He will be produced before the CBI court on Thursday. A seven-member CBI team had to climb the wall, brave AICC supporters to get inside Chidambaram's residence. The team was stalled by Congress supporters at the AICC headquarters as well. A team from the Enforcement Directorate also arrived at the spot. CBI, ED teams entered Chidambaram's residence through the backdoor in presence of Delhi Police. High-octane drama at Chidambaram's residence, that lasted nearly an hour, resulted in his the arrest of the former finance minister who is accused in the INX media case. × P Chidambaram appeared at the Congress party headquarters in New Delhi on Wednesday evening after being missing for nearly 24 hours. Chidambaram addressed the media stating that he has "not been accused of any offence". "These are lies spread by pathological liars," he said. The drama and spectacle being enacted by the agencies is to simply sensationalise and satisfy the voyeuristic pleasure of some. — Karti P Chidambaram (@KartiPC) August 21, 2019 × Right after his nearly 6-minutes-long address, Chidambaram left for his residence without entertaining any questions. He was trailed by the CBI. During his press briefing, Chidambaram said that he had been working throughout the night yesterday "to prepare the papers" which his team submitted before the court today. #WATCH Delhi: A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) official jumps the gate of P Chidambaram's residence to get inside. CBI has issued a Look-Out Notice against him. pic.twitter.com/WonEnoAgR4 — ANI (@ANI) August 21, 2019 × "I was aghast that I was accused of hiding from the law while I was seeking protection from the law," he noted. "I was told by my lawyers that despite their impassioned appeals, the hearing has been scheduled for Friday," Chidambaram said. Former finance minister P Chidambaram's petition for interim protection from arrest will now be heard on Friday. The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to list Chidambaram's petition for protection from arrest. Justice NV Ramana said that petition had defects, which were removed only now, because of which it could not be listed for hearing today. Chidambaram suffered a setback on Tuesday after Delhi High Court dismissed both his anticipatory bail pleas in connection with INX Media case. The CBI is investigating Chidambaram in the INX Media case, which it had registered on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in the FIPB clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during his tenure as finance minister. The ED is probing the money laundering case which it lodged in 2018.

INX media case: Chidambaram arrested, will be produced before CBI court today

<p>The CBI court on Thursday ordered 5-day custody for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chidambaram-didnt-cooperate-not-providing-required-documents-for-investigation-cbi-244789">former finance minister P Chidambaram</a> who is accused in the INX media case. Chidambaram will be allowed to meet with his lawyers and family members for 30 minutes every day during his time in CBI remand.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chidambarams-arrest-was-carried-out-to-divert-attention-from-issue-of-article-370-karti-244710">Chidambaram</a>'s bail petition against the Enforcement Directorate will be heard by the Supreme Court on August 27 while his petition against the CBI would be heard again on Friday.</p>

<p>The CBI court on Thursday began hearing the matter Chidambaram's bail plea&nbsp;at Rouse Avenue District Court in New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Representing the probe agency CBI, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought 5-day custody of Chidambaram and told the court that Congress leader did not cooperate with the probe.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"He (Chidambaram) was taking advantage of Delhi High Court’s protective cover. This is a classic case of money laundering," Mehta mentioned adding that Chidambaram is not providing the required documents for the investigation.</p>

<p>Chidamabaram, after he was allowed to speak in the courtroom, told the court that he has answered every question that was posed to him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Please look at the questions and answers. There are no questions that I have not answered, please read the transcript. They asked if I have a bank account abroad, I said no, they asked if my son has an account abroad I said yes," P Chidambaram told the CBI court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Defending Chidambaram, senior lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi said, "non-cooperation is if the probe agency calls me five times and I don’t go, non-cooperation is not giving the answer they like to hear. They called P Chidambaram once, and he went. Where is non-cooperation?"</p>

<p>Arguing for Chidambaram, senior advocate and Congress leader Kapil Sibal said Karti Chidambaram, who is a co-accused in this case, was granted regular bail by the Delhi High Court in March 2018. "Others accused in the case also got bail. Peter and Indrani Mukerjea are on default bail," Sibal argued.</p>

<p>"This is the case which has nothing to do with evidence but with something else," Sibal argued before the court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former finance minister P Chidambaram reached the CBI court on Thursday afternoon. He arrived at the court from the CBI office. Son Karti Chidambaram and wife Nalini Chidambaram also reached the CBI court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Congress lawyers Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi arrived at the court for Chidambaram's bail hearing in the INX media case today afternoon.</p>

<p>Chidambaram was arrested in the INX media case on Wednesday night after he failed to get relief from the Supreme Court over CBI and ED's pursuit of him as the matter was not heard by the court despite repeated efforts of his lawyers.</p>

<p>Chidambaram's arrest became an intense political drama as CBI officials had to climb the wall of his residence to get inside his home.&nbsp;</p>


The CBI court on Thursday ordered 5-day custody for former finance minister P Chidambaram who is accused in the INX media case. Chidambaram will be allowed to meet with his lawyers and family members for 30 minutes every day during his time in CBI remand.

The CBI court on Thursday ordered 5-day custody for former finance minister P Chidambaram who is accused in the INX media case. Chidambaram will be allowed to meet with his lawyers and family members for 30 minutes every day during his time in CBI remand. Chidambaram's bail petition against the Enforcement Directorate will be heard by the Supreme Court on August 27 while his petition against the CBI would be heard again on Friday. The CBI court on Thursday began hearing the matter Chidambaram's bail plea at Rouse Avenue District Court in New Delhi. Court says family members and lawyers are permitted to meet #PChidambaram for 30 minutes a day https://t.co/kXgdMn4Lwi — ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2019 × Representing the probe agency CBI, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought 5-day custody of Chidambaram and told the court that Congress leader did not cooperate with the probe. INX media case: Supreme Court bench of Justice R Banumathi and Justice AS Bopanna will hear tomorrow pleas of former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram filed against the Delhi High Court’s order rejecting his anticipatory bail plea in cases of CBI and ED pic.twitter.com/X31n5aRhbu — ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2019 × "He (Chidambaram) was taking advantage of Delhi High Court’s protective cover. This is a classic case of money laundering," Mehta mentioned adding that Chidambaram is not providing the required documents for the investigation. Chidamabaram, after he was allowed to speak in the courtroom, told the court that he has answered every question that was posed to him. Supreme Court to hear P Chidambaram's petition against the Enforcement Directorate on August 27, whereas his petition against the CBI would be heard tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/4VOlgbFlOh — ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2019 × "Please look at the questions and answers. There are no questions that I have not answered, please read the transcript. They asked if I have a bank account abroad, I said no, they asked if my son has an account abroad I said yes," P Chidambaram told the CBI court. Defending Chidambaram, senior lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi said, "non-cooperation is if the probe agency calls me five times and I don’t go, non-cooperation is not giving the answer they like to hear. They called P Chidambaram once, and he went. Where is non-cooperation?" Arguing for Chidambaram, senior advocate and Congress leader Kapil Sibal said Karti Chidambaram, who is a co-accused in this case, was granted regular bail by the Delhi High Court in March 2018. "Others accused in the case also got bail. Peter and Indrani Mukerjea are on default bail," Sibal argued. "This is the case which has nothing to do with evidence but with something else," Sibal argued before the court. Former finance minister P Chidambaram reached the CBI court on Thursday afternoon. He arrived at the court from the CBI office. Son Karti Chidambaram and wife Nalini Chidambaram also reached the CBI court. Congress lawyers Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi arrived at the court for Chidambaram's bail hearing in the INX media case today afternoon. Chidambaram was arrested in the INX media case on Wednesday night after he failed to get relief from the Supreme Court over CBI and ED's pursuit of him as the matter was not heard by the court despite repeated efforts of his lawyers. Chidambaram's arrest became an intense political drama as CBI officials had to climb the wall of his residence to get inside his home.

INX media case: CBI court orders 5-day custody for Chidambaram

CBI gets 5-day custody of P Chidambaram. Senior Congress leader was arrested in the INX Media case on Wednesday night.

Breaking News: CBI gets 5-day custody of P Chidambaram in INX Media Case

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was arrested in the INX Media case on Wednesday night after he failed to get relief from the Supreme Court over CBI and ED's pursuit of him as the matter was not heard by the court despite repeated efforts of his lawyers.

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INX Media case: Will CBI get 5-day custody of P Chidambaram?

"You delayed the judgement and say that he had a protective umbrella. Grant of police remand is an exception. I have an objection to the way the accused is dealt with. This is a case which has no evidence," Kapil Sibal, representing Chidambaram, rests his case.

INX Media case: Kapil Sibal arguing for P Chidambaram in court

Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram has been brought to special CBI court by officials where special CBI judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar would hear his case.

INX Media case: P Chidambaram brought to special CBI court

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Chidambaram INX Media case: Ranjan Gogoi to decide on urgent hearing of plea after lunch

Former finance minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was detained by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday night after hours of high drama. Missing for nearly 25 hours, the Congress leader had surfaced at Congress headquarters in Delhi and addressed a press conference defending himself.

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<p>Former finance minister P Chidambaram's petition for interim protection from will now be heard on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to list former finance minister <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">P Chidambaram's petition for protection from arrest</a>. Justice NV Ramana said that petition had defects, which were removed only now, because of which it could not be listed for hearing today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, a bench headed by senior-most judge Justice NV Ramana referred Chidambaram's plea to Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi.</p>

<p>CJI Gogoi, however, had commenced hearing in the Ayodhya dispute case due to which Chidambaram's counsel Kapil Sibal was unable to mention the matter before him for urgent hearing. After lunch, Sibal again mentioned the matter before Justice Ramana saying it had not been listed yet.</p>

<p>"We cannot hear the matter until its listing is not done," Ramana told senior advocate Kapil Sibal after his repeated requests to list the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A lookout notice has been issued against him. He is not the man to run away. Our person is not running away. We can also give an undertaking for it," he said.</p>

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<p>Sibal said that the CJI will rise only at 4 pm which means the matter will not be heard today. Justice Ramana said that these things are usually done by the evening.</p>

<p>"We have done all that we could do. You have to wait."</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, CBI and ED filed caveats in the Supreme Court over Chidambaram's plea seeking protection from arrest in the INX media case.</p>

<p>With the caveat being filed, the apex court cannot pass any order on the former finance minister's plea without hearing the probe agencies.</p>

<p>Senior advocate and Congress leader Kapil Sibal is representing P Chidambaram who suffered a setback on Tuesday after Delhi High Court&nbsp;dismissed both&nbsp;his anticipatory bail pleas&nbsp;in connection with INX Media case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chidambaram is now <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-cbi-asks-p-chidambaram-to-appear-within-2-hours-244532">vulnerable to an arrest</a> and has been missing ever since a team of Enforcement Directorate and the CBI arrived at his Jor Bagh residence on Tuesday evening. A lookout notice against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/p-chidambaram-key-conspirator-in-inx-media-case-delhi-high-court-244471">Chidambaram</a> has been issued.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Delhi High Court denies anticipatory bail to Chidambaram</strong></p>

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<p>&nbsp;The CBI is investigating Chidambaram in the INX Media case, which it had registered on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in the FIPB clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during his tenure as finance minister.</p>

<p>The ED is probing the money laundering case which it lodged in 2018.</p>

<p>The Delhi High Court said facts prima facie reveal that Chidambaram is the kingpin, the key conspirator, in the case. The high court observed that the magnitude and enormity of material brought forth by investigating agencies clearly does not entitle him any pre-arrest bail.</p>

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Former finance minister P Chidambaram's petition for interim protection from will now be heard on Friday. The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to list former finance minister P Chidambaram's petition for protection from arrest.

Former finance minister P Chidambaram's petition for interim protection from will now be heard on Friday. The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to list former finance minister P Chidambaram's petition for protection from arrest. Justice NV Ramana said that petition had defects, which were removed only now, because of which it could not be listed for hearing today. Earlier, a bench headed by senior-most judge Justice NV Ramana referred Chidambaram's plea to Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi. CJI Gogoi, however, had commenced hearing in the Ayodhya dispute case due to which Chidambaram's counsel Kapil Sibal was unable to mention the matter before him for urgent hearing. After lunch, Sibal again mentioned the matter before Justice Ramana saying it had not been listed yet. "We cannot hear the matter until its listing is not done," Ramana told senior advocate Kapil Sibal after his repeated requests to list the case. "A lookout notice has been issued against him. He is not the man to run away. Our person is not running away. We can also give an undertaking for it," he said. INX Media case: Congress leader P Chidambaram’s (in file pic) lawyers Kapil Sibal, Salman Khurshid & Vivek Tankha were present before the CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s Constitution Bench when the Ayodhya Bench was rising for the day, but did not mention urgent listing of interim bail case. pic.twitter.com/8zvXTzUYvW — ANI (@ANI) August 21, 2019 × Sibal said that the CJI will rise only at 4 pm which means the matter will not be heard today. Justice Ramana said that these things are usually done by the evening. "We have done all that we could do. You have to wait." Earlier in the day, CBI and ED filed caveats in the Supreme Court over Chidambaram's plea seeking protection from arrest in the INX media case. With the caveat being filed, the apex court cannot pass any order on the former finance minister's plea without hearing the probe agencies. Senior advocate and Congress leader Kapil Sibal is representing P Chidambaram who suffered a setback on Tuesday after Delhi High Court dismissed both his anticipatory bail pleas in connection with INX Media case. Chidambaram is now vulnerable to an arrest and has been missing ever since a team of Enforcement Directorate and the CBI arrived at his Jor Bagh residence on Tuesday evening. A lookout notice against Chidambaram has been issued. Watch: Delhi High Court denies anticipatory bail to Chidambaram The CBI is investigating Chidambaram in the INX Media case, which it had registered on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in the FIPB clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during his tenure as finance minister. The ED is probing the money laundering case which it lodged in 2018. The Delhi High Court said facts prima facie reveal that Chidambaram is the kingpin, the key conspirator, in the case. The high court observed that the magnitude and enormity of material brought forth by investigating agencies clearly does not entitle him any pre-arrest bail. (With inputs from ANI)

INX media case: Supreme Court to hear Chidambaram's plea for protection against arrest on Friday

P Chidambaram's lawyers on Wednesday filed Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed in Supreme Court seeking interim relief against yesterday's order of the Delhi High Court canceling Chidambaram's anticipatory bail plea, however, the matter could not be listed for hearing before CJI bench.

WION Dispatch: Major setback for India's former FM P Chidambaram

<p>The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to list former finance minister <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">P Chidambaram's petition for protection from arrest</a>. Justice NV Ramana said that petition had defects, which were removed only now, because of which it could not be listed for hearing today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, a bench headed by senior-most judge Justice NV Ramana referred Chidambaram's plea to Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi.</p>

<p>CJI Gogoi, however, had commenced hearing in the Ayodhya dispute case due to which Chidambaram's counsel Kapil Sibal was unable to mention the matter before him for urgent hearing. After lunch, Sibal again mentioned the matter before Justice Ramana saying it had not been listed yet.</p>

<p>"We cannot hear the matter until its listing is not done," Ramana told senior advocate Kapil Sibal after his repeated requests to list the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A lookout notice has been issued against him. He is not the man to run away. Our person is not running away. We can also give an undertaking for it," he said.</p>

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<p>Sibal said that the CJI will rise only at 4 pm which means the matter will not be heard today. Justice Ramana said that these things are usually done by the evening.</p>

<p>"We have done all that we could do. You have to wait."</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, CBI and ED filed caveats in the Supreme Court over Chidambaram's plea seeking protection from arrest in the INX media case.</p>

<p>With the caveat being filed, the apex court cannot pass any order on the former finance minister's plea without hearing the probe agencies.</p>

<p>Senior advocate and Congress leader Kapil Sibal is representing P Chidambaram who suffered a setback on Tuesday after Delhi High Court&nbsp;dismissed both&nbsp;his anticipatory bail pleas&nbsp;in connection with INX Media case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chidambaram is now <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-cbi-asks-p-chidambaram-to-appear-within-2-hours-244532">vulnerable to an arrest</a> and has been missing ever since a team of Enforcement Directorate and the CBI arrived at his Jor Bagh residence on Tuesday evening. A lookout notice against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/p-chidambaram-key-conspirator-in-inx-media-case-delhi-high-court-244471">Chidambaram</a> has been issued.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Delhi High Court denies anticipatory bail to Chidambaram</strong></p>

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<p>&nbsp;The CBI is investigating Chidambaram in the INX Media case, which it had registered on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in the FIPB clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during his tenure as finance minister.</p>

<p>The ED is probing the money laundering case which it lodged in 2018.</p>

<p>The Delhi High Court said facts prima facie reveal that Chidambaram is the kingpin, the key conspirator, in the case. The high court observed that the magnitude and enormity of material brought forth by investigating agencies clearly does not entitle him any pre-arrest bail.</p>

<p>The Congress has described the government`s action against its leader as political vendetta and accused it of maintaining double standard over the issue of corruption.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)</em><br />
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to list former finance minister P Chidambaram's petition for protection from arrest. Justice NV Ramana said that petition had defects, which were removed only now, because of which it could not be listed for hearing today.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to list former finance minister P Chidambaram's petition for protection from arrest. Justice NV Ramana said that petition had defects, which were removed only now, because of which it could not be listed for hearing today. Earlier, a bench headed by senior-most judge Justice NV Ramana referred Chidambaram's plea to Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi. CJI Gogoi, however, had commenced hearing in the Ayodhya dispute case due to which Chidambaram's counsel Kapil Sibal was unable to mention the matter before him for urgent hearing. After lunch, Sibal again mentioned the matter before Justice Ramana saying it had not been listed yet. "We cannot hear the matter until its listing is not done," Ramana told senior advocate Kapil Sibal after his repeated requests to list the case. "A lookout notice has been issued against him. He is not the man to run away. Our person is not running away. We can also give an undertaking for it," he said. INX Media case: Congress leader P Chidambaram’s (in file pic) lawyers Kapil Sibal, Salman Khurshid & Vivek Tankha were present before the CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s Constitution Bench when the Ayodhya Bench was rising for the day, but did not mention urgent listing of interim bail case. pic.twitter.com/8zvXTzUYvW — ANI (@ANI) August 21, 2019 × Sibal said that the CJI will rise only at 4 pm which means the matter will not be heard today. Justice Ramana said that these things are usually done by the evening. "We have done all that we could do. You have to wait." Earlier in the day, CBI and ED filed caveats in the Supreme Court over Chidambaram's plea seeking protection from arrest in the INX media case. With the caveat being filed, the apex court cannot pass any order on the former finance minister's plea without hearing the probe agencies. Senior advocate and Congress leader Kapil Sibal is representing P Chidambaram who suffered a setback on Tuesday after Delhi High Court dismissed both his anticipatory bail pleas in connection with INX Media case. Chidambaram is now vulnerable to an arrest and has been missing ever since a team of Enforcement Directorate and the CBI arrived at his Jor Bagh residence on Tuesday evening. A lookout notice against Chidambaram has been issued. Watch: Delhi High Court denies anticipatory bail to Chidambaram The CBI is investigating Chidambaram in the INX Media case, which it had registered on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in the FIPB clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during his tenure as finance minister. The ED is probing the money laundering case which it lodged in 2018. The Delhi High Court said facts prima facie reveal that Chidambaram is the kingpin, the key conspirator, in the case. The high court observed that the magnitude and enormity of material brought forth by investigating agencies clearly does not entitle him any pre-arrest bail. The Congress has described the government`s action against its leader as political vendetta and accused it of maintaining double standard over the issue of corruption. (With inputs from ANI)

Supreme Court refuses urgent listing of P Chidambaram's plea for protection from arrest

INX Media Case: No relief for P Chidambaram in SC so far

<p>There was no relief for former finance minister P Chidambaram, as the Supreme Court bench hearing his plea against arrest referred the matter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi.</p>

<p>The hearing in the case has been scheduled for today afternoon.</p>

<p>The Congress leader had moved the top court on Tuesday after a six-member team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-cbi-asks-p-chidambaram-to-appear-within-2-hours-244532">arrived at his Jor Bagh residence</a> in New Delhi to arrest him.</p>

<p>The teams of the investigating agencies reached his residence after the Delhi High Court on Tuesday <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/p-chidambaram-key-conspirator-in-inx-media-case-delhi-high-court-244471">refused to grant him protection</a> from arrest in the INX Media case, but couldn't find him there and left after a while.</p>

<p>The CBI is investigating Chidambaram in the INX Media case, which it had registered on May 15, 2017 alleging irregularities in the FIPB clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during his tenure as finance minister.</p>

<p>The investigating agency on Wednesday issued a lookout notice against Chidambaram since he has been missing since Tuesday.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Delhi High Court denies anticipatory bail to Chidambaram</strong></p>

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<p>The ED is probing the money laundering case which it lodged in 2018.</p>

<p>The Delhi High Court said facts prima facie reveal that Chidambaram is the kingpin, the key conspirator, in the case. The high court observed that the magnitude and enormity of material brought forth by investigating agencies clearly does not entitle him any pre-arrest bail.</p>

<p>The Congress has described the government`s action against its leader as political vendetta and accused it of maintaining double standard over the issue of corruption.</p>

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There was no relief for former finance minister P Chidambaram, as the Supreme Court bench hearing his plea against arrest referred the matter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi.

There was no relief for former finance minister P Chidambaram, as the Supreme Court bench hearing his plea against arrest referred the matter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi. The hearing in the case has been scheduled for today afternoon. The Congress leader had moved the top court on Tuesday after a six-member team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials arrived at his Jor Bagh residence in New Delhi to arrest him. The teams of the investigating agencies reached his residence after the Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to grant him protection from arrest in the INX Media case, but couldn't find him there and left after a while. The CBI is investigating Chidambaram in the INX Media case, which it had registered on May 15, 2017 alleging irregularities in the FIPB clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during his tenure as finance minister. The investigating agency on Wednesday issued a lookout notice against Chidambaram since he has been missing since Tuesday. Watch: Delhi High Court denies anticipatory bail to Chidambaram The ED is probing the money laundering case which it lodged in 2018. The Delhi High Court said facts prima facie reveal that Chidambaram is the kingpin, the key conspirator, in the case. The high court observed that the magnitude and enormity of material brought forth by investigating agencies clearly does not entitle him any pre-arrest bail. The Congress has described the government`s action against its leader as political vendetta and accused it of maintaining double standard over the issue of corruption. (With inputs from agencies)

No immediate relief for P Chidambaram, his plea against arrest referred to Chief Justice of India

<p>A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers arrived at former finance minister P Chidambaram's residence on Tuesday evening. However, he was not found at his residence when the team arrived. Chidambaram will be summoned to join the CBI probe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chidambaram, earlier in the day, lost protection from arrest after Delhi High Court <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-delhi-high-court-dismisses-p-chidambarams-bail-pleas-244365">dismissed both&nbsp;his anticipatory bail pleas</a> in connection with INX Media case.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The pleas were opposed by both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal, who is representing P Chidambaram said that they will now move the Supreme Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will mention the matter before the Supreme Court tomorrow morning," Sibal told reporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The High Court in its order said that&nbsp;the grant of bail in cases like instant one will send a wrong message to the society.</p>

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<p>"It cannot be forgotten that the petitioner was the FM at the relevant time and he had given FDI clearances to INX Media group for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore. Facts of the case prima facie reveal that petitioner is the kingpin, i.e., the key conspirator in this case. Law enforcing agencies cannot be made ineffective by putting legal obstacles of offences in question," the statement read.</p>

<p>In 2007, the Central Bureau of Investigation (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.</p>

<p>Based on the FIR, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had filed a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case against him.</p>

<p>Chidambaram's son Karti has also been named in the two cases. He was arrested on February 28, 2018, by the CBI and was later released on bail.</p>

<p>The ED had attached properties belonging to him.</p>

<p>On July 4, a Delhi court had allowed Indrani Mukerjea, the former head of the INX Media, to turn an approver in the CBI case.</p>

<p>The agency had submitted that it has come across evidence in the form of conversations which only Indrani Mukerjea is privy to and will help consolidate the case.</p>

<p>(<em>With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;</em></p>


A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers arrived at former finance minister P Chidambaram's residence on Tuesday evening. However, he was not found at his residence when the team arrived.

A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers arrived at former finance minister P Chidambaram's residence on Tuesday evening. However, he was not found at his residence when the team arrived. Chidambaram will be summoned to join the CBI probe. Chidambaram, earlier in the day, lost protection from arrest after Delhi High Court dismissed both his anticipatory bail pleas in connection with INX Media case. Delhi: A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers arrives at the residence of P Chidambaram. Earlier today, Delhi High Court had dismissed his both anticipatory bail pleas in connection with INX Media case. pic.twitter.com/Zjn4XDiJk7 — ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2019 × The pleas were opposed by both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED). Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal, who is representing P Chidambaram said that they will now move the Supreme Court. "We will mention the matter before the Supreme Court tomorrow morning," Sibal told reporters. The High Court in its order said that the grant of bail in cases like instant one will send a wrong message to the society. Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal, representing P Chidambaram says, "We will mention the matter before the Supreme Court tomorrow morning." https://t.co/w4FDl3auEG — ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2019 × "It cannot be forgotten that the petitioner was the FM at the relevant time and he had given FDI clearances to INX Media group for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore. Facts of the case prima facie reveal that petitioner is the kingpin, i.e., the key conspirator in this case. Law enforcing agencies cannot be made ineffective by putting legal obstacles of offences in question," the statement read. In 2007, the Central Bureau of Investigation (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. Based on the FIR, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had filed a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case against him. Chidambaram's son Karti has also been named in the two cases. He was arrested on February 28, 2018, by the CBI and was later released on bail. The ED had attached properties belonging to him. On July 4, a Delhi court had allowed Indrani Mukerjea, the former head of the INX Media, to turn an approver in the CBI case. The agency had submitted that it has come across evidence in the form of conversations which only Indrani Mukerjea is privy to and will help consolidate the case. (With inputs from ANI)

INX media case: P Chidambaram unavailable as CBI team arrives at his residence

Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed anticipatory bail pleas of Former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram in connection with INX Media case. Watch this video to know more.

INX Media case: Delhi HC denies anticipatory bail to P Chidambaram

<p>Indrani Mukerjea, who recently turned an approver in the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-cbi-court-allows-indrani-mukerjea-to-turn-approver-232968&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjb-t33x6zjAhUd7XMBHfDvCfQQFjAAegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1yMrk8qHeucpMPd7YbJHli">INX Media case</a>, on Thursday appeared before a special CBI court here and accepted its pardon in the case in which former finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti are facing the probe.</p>

<p>Indrani, the former head of INX Media, appeared before Special CBI Judge Arun Bhardwaj and gave an assurance that she will record her statements "truthfully with all the facts".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, the court had allowed her application seeking to turn approver in the case. The court had also allowed her plea seeking pardon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Today, with her acceptance of pardon in the court, she has become an approver and is no more an accused."I am aware that the court has allowed the application and granted me pardon, subject to the conditions as mentioned in that order. In the case of giving false evidence and not complying with the condition, I would be tried for the offence," she told the court. Indrani said that she will abide by the terms and conditions without "fear or pressure".</p>

<p>Last year, Indrani, after giving a confessional statement in the court, had filed a plea seeking to become an approver. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had earlier submitted that it has come across evidence in the form of conversations which only Indrani is privy to and will help consolidate the case.</p>

<p>On May 15, 2017, the CBI had registered an FIR in the case alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance granted to INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007, during P Chidambaram`s tenure as the finance minister.</p>

<p>Based on the FIR, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had registered a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case against him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On February 3, the Union Law Ministry granted sanction to the CBI to prosecute P Chidambaram in connection with the matter.</p>

<p>The ED has also attached properties worth Rs 54 crore belonging to his son Karti, and a firm in the case and is probing how the FIPB clearance was granted to the group in 2007.</p>

<p>The agency has claimed that its probe shows that for the FIPB approval, INX Media directors Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea had met P Chidambaram so that there was no delay in their application. It has also attached properties belonging to the Mukerjeas.</p>

<p>She is currently lodged in Byculla jail in Mumbai in connection with the case of murder of her daughter Sheena Bora.</p>


Indrani Mukerjea, who recently turned an approver in the INX Media case, on Thursday appeared before a special CBI court here and accepted its pardon in the case in which former finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti are facing the probe.

Indrani Mukerjea, who recently turned an approver in the INX Media case, on Thursday appeared before a special CBI court here and accepted its pardon in the case in which former finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti are facing the probe. Indrani, the former head of INX Media, appeared before Special CBI Judge Arun Bhardwaj and gave an assurance that she will record her statements "truthfully with all the facts". Earlier this month, the court had allowed her application seeking to turn approver in the case. The court had also allowed her plea seeking pardon. Today, with her acceptance of pardon in the court, she has become an approver and is no more an accused."I am aware that the court has allowed the application and granted me pardon, subject to the conditions as mentioned in that order. In the case of giving false evidence and not complying with the condition, I would be tried for the offence," she told the court. Indrani said that she will abide by the terms and conditions without "fear or pressure". Last year, Indrani, after giving a confessional statement in the court, had filed a plea seeking to become an approver. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had earlier submitted that it has come across evidence in the form of conversations which only Indrani is privy to and will help consolidate the case. On May 15, 2017, the CBI had registered an FIR in the case alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance granted to INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007, during P Chidambaram`s tenure as the finance minister. Based on the FIR, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had registered a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case against him. On February 3, the Union Law Ministry granted sanction to the CBI to prosecute P Chidambaram in connection with the matter. The ED has also attached properties worth Rs 54 crore belonging to his son Karti, and a firm in the case and is probing how the FIPB clearance was granted to the group in 2007. The agency has claimed that its probe shows that for the FIPB approval, INX Media directors Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea had met P Chidambaram so that there was no delay in their application. It has also attached properties belonging to the Mukerjeas. She is currently lodged in Byculla jail in Mumbai in connection with the case of murder of her daughter Sheena Bora.

INX Media case: Indrani Mukerjea appears before court, accepts pardon

<p>A special CBI Court on Thursday allowed&nbsp;Indrani Mukerjea's application seeking to become an approver in CBI Case in connection with INX Media case.</p>

<p>The next date of hearing in the case in which former finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram are facing a probe is July 11. She will be produced by Byculla jail authorities in the court that day.</p>

<p>Last year, Indrani, who is the former head of INX Media, after giving a confessional statement in the court in connection with the INX Media case, filed a plea seeking to become an approver in the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She is currently lodged in the Byculla jail in Mumbai in connection with the murder&nbsp;of her daughter Sheena Bora. CBI had earlier submitted that it has come across evidence in the form of conversations which only Indrani Mukerjea is privy to and will help consolidate the case.<br />
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On May 15, 2017, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had registered an FIR in the case alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance granted to the INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007, during P Chidambaram's tenure as finance minister.<br />
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Based on the FIR, ED had registered a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case against him. On February 3, the Union Law Ministry granted sanction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute Chidambaram in connection with the matter.<br />
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ED has also attached properties worth Rs 54 crore belonging to his son Karti, and a firm in the case and is probing how he managed to give an FIPB clearance to the group in 2007.<br />
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The ED claims that its probe so far showed that for the FIPB approval, INX Media directors Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea met the senior Congress leader so that there was no delay in their application. It has also attached properties belonging to the Mukerjeas in regard to the same case.</p>


A special CBI Court on Thursday allowed Indrani Mukerjea's application seeking to become an approver in CBI Case in connection with INX Media case. The next date of hearing in the case in which former finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram are facing a probe is July 11.

A special CBI Court on Thursday allowed Indrani Mukerjea's application seeking to become an approver in CBI Case in connection with INX Media case. The next date of hearing in the case in which former finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram are facing a probe is July 11. She will be produced by Byculla jail authorities in the court that day. Last year, Indrani, who is the former head of INX Media, after giving a confessional statement in the court in connection with the INX Media case, filed a plea seeking to become an approver in the case. She is currently lodged in the Byculla jail in Mumbai in connection with the murder of her daughter Sheena Bora. CBI had earlier submitted that it has come across evidence in the form of conversations which only Indrani Mukerjea is privy to and will help consolidate the case. On May 15, 2017, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had registered an FIR in the case alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance granted to the INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007, during P Chidambaram's tenure as finance minister. Based on the FIR, ED had registered a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case against him. On February 3, the Union Law Ministry granted sanction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute Chidambaram in connection with the matter. ED has also attached properties worth Rs 54 crore belonging to his son Karti, and a firm in the case and is probing how he managed to give an FIPB clearance to the group in 2007. The ED claims that its probe so far showed that for the FIPB approval, INX Media directors Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea met the senior Congress leader so that there was no delay in their application. It has also attached properties belonging to the Mukerjeas in regard to the same case.

INX media case: CBI court allows Indrani Mukerjea to turn approver

<p>The Delhi High Court Monday allowed a plea by the CBI for taking on record additional submissions in the anticipatory bail plea of former Union minister P Chidambaram in connection with the INX media case.</p>

<p>Justice Sunil Gaur took the submissions on record and again reserved the order on the anticipatory bail of the senior Congress leader.</p>

<p>The court had earlier on January 25 reserved its order on Chidambaram's anticipatory bail plea in the cases lodged by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).</p>

<p>In the INX Media case, the CBI had registered an FIR on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during Chidambaram's tenure as finance minister in the UPA I government.</p>

<p>The ED lodged a money laundering case in this regard last year.</p>

<p>In its application filed through central government standing counsel Ripu Daman Bhardwaj, the CBI said it wanted to file additional submission regarding ongoing investigation in the larger interest of justice.</p>

<p>Earlier, while opposing the anticipatory bail plea, the CBI and the ED had asserted that custodial interrogation of Chidambaram was required in the case as he was evasive during questioning.</p>

<p>The high court had reserved its order and said that the interim protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram will continue till the decision is passed on his plea for anticipatory bail.</p>

<p>It had on July 25, 2018, granted interim protection from arrest to Chidambaram in both the cases and it was extended from time to time.</p>

<p>The senior Congress leader's role had come under the scanner of various investigating agencies in the Rs 3,500-crore Aircel-Maxis deal and the INX Media case involving Rs 305 crore.</p>

<p>It was during his tenure as finance minister that clearances from the FIPB were given to the two ventures.</p>

<p>A trial court here had also on May 30, 2018, directed the ED not to take coercive action against Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case.</p>

<p>He was also granted protection from arrest in the Aircel-Maxis case, in which he and his son Karti have been named in the charge sheet filed by the CBI.</p>

<p>The interim protection has been extended from time to time.</p>

<p>Chidambaram's petition had said that though no summons had ever been served on him by the ED in this case, he had an apprehension of arrest in view of the summons issued to him by the CBI, which was investigating the scheduled offence.</p>


The Delhi High Court Monday allowed a plea by the CBI for taking on record additional submissions in the anticipatory bail plea of former Union minister P Chidambaram in connection with the INX media case.

The Delhi High Court Monday allowed a plea by the CBI for taking on record additional submissions in the anticipatory bail plea of former Union minister P Chidambaram in connection with the INX media case. Justice Sunil Gaur took the submissions on record and again reserved the order on the anticipatory bail of the senior Congress leader. The court had earlier on January 25 reserved its order on Chidambaram's anticipatory bail plea in the cases lodged by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). In the INX Media case, the CBI had registered an FIR on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance granted to the media group for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 during Chidambaram's tenure as finance minister in the UPA I government. The ED lodged a money laundering case in this regard last year. In its application filed through central government standing counsel Ripu Daman Bhardwaj, the CBI said it wanted to file additional submission regarding ongoing investigation in the larger interest of justice. Earlier, while opposing the anticipatory bail plea, the CBI and the ED had asserted that custodial interrogation of Chidambaram was required in the case as he was evasive during questioning. The high court had reserved its order and said that the interim protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram will continue till the decision is passed on his plea for anticipatory bail. It had on July 25, 2018, granted interim protection from arrest to Chidambaram in both the cases and it was extended from time to time. The senior Congress leader's role had come under the scanner of various investigating agencies in the Rs 3,500-crore Aircel-Maxis deal and the INX Media case involving Rs 305 crore. It was during his tenure as finance minister that clearances from the FIPB were given to the two ventures. A trial court here had also on May 30, 2018, directed the ED not to take coercive action against Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case. He was also granted protection from arrest in the Aircel-Maxis case, in which he and his son Karti have been named in the charge sheet filed by the CBI. The interim protection has been extended from time to time. Chidambaram's petition had said that though no summons had ever been served on him by the ED in this case, he had an apprehension of arrest in view of the summons issued to him by the CBI, which was investigating the scheduled offence.

INX Media case: HC allows CBI to submit additional documents in Chidambaram's anticipatory bail plea

<p>Indrani Mukerjea may be called to appear in person in Delhi's Patiala House Court for the hearing on her plea to become a witness in the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-indrani-mukerjea-to-turn-approver-seeks-lawyer-195909">INX Media case.</a></p>

<p>The next date of hearing in the case is February 28.</p>

<p>Indrani Mukerjea, the former head of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-pmla-case-ed-grills-karti-chidambaram-for-six-hours-195898">INX Media</a>, had filed the plea as she was ready to turn an approver.</p>

<p>Mukerjea has been lodged at Mumbai`s Byculla jail since her arrest in 2015 for her alleged involvement in her daughter, Sheena Bora`s murder case.</p>

<p>Last year, Indrani gave her confessional statement in a Delhi court in connection with the INX Media case and later sent a letter stating to become an approver in the matter.</p>

<p>Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram and son Karti are accused in the INX Media case.</p>

<p>On February 3, the Union Law Ministry granted sanction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute Chidambaram in connection with the matter, according to Law Ministry sources.</p>

<p>The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing the role of Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case for giving a Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to the group in 2007.</p>

<p>The ED probe so far showed that for the FIPB approval, INX Media directors Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea met the senior Congress leader so that there was no delay in their application.</p>

<p>The probe agency has attached properties worth Rs 54 crore belonging to Karti, and a firm in the case. It has also attached properties belonging to the Mukerjeas in regard to the same case.</p>


Indrani Mukerjea may be called to appear in person in Delhi's Patiala House Court for the hearing on her plea to become a witness in the INX Media case. The next date of hearing in the case is February 28.

Indrani Mukerjea may be called to appear in person in Delhi's Patiala House Court for the hearing on her plea to become a witness in the INX Media case. The next date of hearing in the case is February 28. Indrani Mukerjea, the former head of INX Media, had filed the plea as she was ready to turn an approver. Mukerjea has been lodged at Mumbai`s Byculla jail since her arrest in 2015 for her alleged involvement in her daughter, Sheena Bora`s murder case. Last year, Indrani gave her confessional statement in a Delhi court in connection with the INX Media case and later sent a letter stating to become an approver in the matter. Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram and son Karti are accused in the INX Media case. On February 3, the Union Law Ministry granted sanction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute Chidambaram in connection with the matter, according to Law Ministry sources. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing the role of Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case for giving a Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to the group in 2007. The ED probe so far showed that for the FIPB approval, INX Media directors Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea met the senior Congress leader so that there was no delay in their application. The probe agency has attached properties worth Rs 54 crore belonging to Karti, and a firm in the case. It has also attached properties belonging to the Mukerjeas in regard to the same case.

INX Media case: Indrani Mukerjea may be called to appear in person for Delhi hearing

<p>In what could spell fresh trouble for <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbi-summons-p-chidambaram-to-appear-on-june-6-in-inx-media-case--141621">P Chidambaram</a>, the Law Ministry has told the Centre that the CBI can be granted sanction to prosecute the former Union minister in the INX media case.</p>

<p>A senior government functionary said the law ministry's opinion was sought on whether the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) demand to prosecute Chidambaram was legally sound.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The law ministry has now told the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that there was "no legal infirmity" in the CBI's request seeking prosecution sanction.</p>

<p>The ministry, he said, gave its opinion based on evidence&nbsp;provided by the premier investigative agency.</p>

<p>The CBI has already been granted approval by the Centre to prosecute Chidambaram in Aircel Maxis case.</p>

<p>The agency had registered an FIR on May 15, 2017 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 the Union finance minister.</p>

<p>The veteran Congress leader's son Karti Chidambaram was also arrested in the matter for allegedly receiving funds to the tune of Rs 10 lakh in the case.&nbsp;</p>


In what could spell fresh trouble for P Chidambaram, the Law Ministry has told the Centre that the CBI can be granted sanction to prosecute the former Union minister in the INX media case.

In what could spell fresh trouble for P Chidambaram, the Law Ministry has told the Centre that the CBI can be granted sanction to prosecute the former Union minister in the INX media case. A senior government functionary said the law ministry's opinion was sought on whether the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) demand to prosecute Chidambaram was legally sound. The law ministry has now told the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that there was "no legal infirmity" in the CBI's request seeking prosecution sanction. The ministry, he said, gave its opinion based on evidence provided by the premier investigative agency. The CBI has already been granted approval by the Centre to prosecute Chidambaram in Aircel Maxis case. The agency had registered an FIR on May 15, 2017 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 the Union finance minister. The veteran Congress leader's son Karti Chidambaram was also arrested in the matter for allegedly receiving funds to the tune of Rs 10 lakh in the case.

INX media case: CBI can prosecute Chidambaram, law ministry tells Centre

<p>Delhi High Court on Friday reserved order in the anticipatory bail plea filed by P Chidambaram in INX media case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, interim protection from arrest granted to former finance minister will continue till the decision is passed on his plea for anticipatory bail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday reiterated before the Delhi High Court that custodial interrogation of the Congress leader was required in the case.</p>

<p>The submission was made before Justice Sunil Gaur who was hearing the plea of Chidambaram seeking anticipatory bail in the corruption and money laundering cases relating to the INX Media scandal.</p>


Delhi High Court on Friday reserved order in the anticipatory bail plea filed by P Chidambaram in INX media case. Meanwhile, interim protection from arrest granted to former finance minister will continue till the decision is passed on his plea for anticipatory bail.

Delhi High Court on Friday reserved order in the anticipatory bail plea filed by P Chidambaram in INX media case. Meanwhile, interim protection from arrest granted to former finance minister will continue till the decision is passed on his plea for anticipatory bail. The CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday reiterated before the Delhi High Court that custodial interrogation of the Congress leader was required in the case. The submission was made before Justice Sunil Gaur who was hearing the plea of Chidambaram seeking anticipatory bail in the corruption and money laundering cases relating to the INX Media scandal.

INX Media case: Delhi HC reserves order in anticipatory bail plea filed by Chidambaram 

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