The Delhi High Court Tuesday extended till January 24 the interim protection from arrest granted to senior <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-p-chidambaram-files-anticipatory-bail-in-delhi-high-court--140930">Congress leader P Chidambaram on his pleas</a> seeking anticipatory bail in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-former-finance-minister-m-p-chidambaram-appears-before-enforcement-directorate-185283">the INX Media case</a> lodged by the ED and CBI.

Justice Sunil Gaur listed the matter for hearing on January 24 after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta expressed his inability to argue during the day.&nbsp;

Chidambaram was represented in the hearing through advocates Pramod Kumar Dubey and Arshdeep Singh.

On July 25, 2018, the high court had granted interim protection to Chidambaram from arrest and directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) not to take any coercive step against him till August 1 that year in the INX Media money laundering case.

Prior to that on May 31 last year, the court had protected him from arrest in the case lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

On August 1, 2018, the court had extended the interim protection to September 28 and then to October 25 in both the cases.

On October 25, the interim relief was extended till November 29, 2018.

On November 29, 2018, the court extended the relief till January 15.&nbsp;

The court had also directed Chidambaram to cooperate with the investigation in both the cases as and when required.

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 Union finance minister in the UPA-I government that clearances from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) were given to the two ventures.

In the INX Media case, the CBI had registered an FIR on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in the 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.

Thereafter, the ED had last year lodged the money laundering case in this regard.

A trial court here had also granted protection from arrest till August 7, 2018, to Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis case in which he and his son Karti are named in the charge sheet filed by the CBI.

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.&nbsp;

Justice Sunil Gaur listed the matter for hearing on January 24 after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta expressed his inability to argue during the day.

The Delhi High Court Tuesday extended till January 24 the interim protection from arrest granted to senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on his pleas seeking anticipatory bail in the INX Media case lodged by the ED and CBI. Justice Sunil Gaur listed the matter for hearing on January 24 after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta expressed his inability to argue during the day. Chidambaram was represented in the hearing through advocates Pramod Kumar Dubey and Arshdeep Singh. On July 25, 2018, the high court had granted interim protection to Chidambaram from arrest and directed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) not to take any coercive step against him till August 1 that year in the INX Media money laundering case. Prior to that on May 31 last year, the court had protected him from arrest in the case lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). On August 1, 2018, the court had extended the interim protection to September 28 and then to October 25 in both the cases. On October 25, the interim relief was extended till November 29, 2018. On November 29, 2018, the court extended the relief till January 15. The court had also directed Chidambaram to cooperate with the investigation in both the cases as and when required. 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 Union finance minister in the UPA-I government that clearances from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) were given to the two ventures. In the INX Media case, the CBI had registered an FIR on May 15, 2017, alleging irregularities in the 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. Thereafter, the ED had last year lodged the money laundering case in this regard. A trial court here had also granted protection from arrest till August 7, 2018, to Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis case in which he and his son Karti are named in the charge sheet filed by the CBI. 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: High Court extends Chidambaram's interim protection from arrest till January 24

Former finance minister P Chidambaram was questioned by the CBI for nearly four hours today in connection with alleged irregularities in clearances to foreign investments in INX media during his tenure.

The agency has alleged irregularities in the clearance of foreign investment in INX media, a venture promoted by former media baron Peter Mukerjea and his wife Indrani, both probed by the CBI in connection with the murder of their daughter Sheena Bora, sources said.

After coming out of CBI headquarters here, Chidambaram said he had appeared before the CBI and the FIR did not contain any allegations against him.

"Questions and answers were based on the files of FIPB. Hence there was little to add to the record," the Congress leader said on Twitter.

Chidambaram's alleged role has come under the scanner of investigating agencies in connection with the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance of Rs 305 crore given to INX media.

The CBI had registered an FIR on May 15 last year for 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 finance minister during the UPA-I government.

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Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram was also arrested in the case for allegedly receiving funds to the tune of Rs 10 lakh.

The other accused in the case include then INX media director Indrani Mukerjea and the then INX news director, Peter Mukerjea, both in jail in the murder case of 24-year-old Sheena Bora, who was Indrani's daughter from previous marriage.

'Questions and answers were based on the files of FIPB. Hence there was little to add to the record,' the Congress leader said on Twitter

Former finance minister P Chidambaram was questioned by the CBI for nearly four hours today in connection with alleged irregularities in clearances to foreign investments in INX media during his tenure. The agency has alleged irregularities in the clearance of foreign investment in INX media, a venture promoted by former media baron Peter Mukerjea and his wife Indrani, both probed by the CBI in connection with the murder of their daughter Sheena Bora, sources said. After coming out of CBI headquarters here, Chidambaram said he had appeared before the CBI and the FIR did not contain any allegations against him. "Questions and answers were based on the files of FIPB. Hence there was little to add to the record," the Congress leader said on Twitter. Chidambaram's alleged role has come under the scanner of investigating agencies in connection with the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance of Rs 305 crore given to INX media. The CBI had registered an FIR on May 15 last year for 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 finance minister during the UPA-I government. Appeared before CBI. FIR contains no allegations against me. — P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) June 6, 2018 × Questions and Answers were based on the files of FIPB. Hence, there was little to add to the record — P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) June 6, 2018 × Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram was also arrested in the case for allegedly receiving funds to the tune of Rs 10 lakh. The other accused in the case include then INX media director Indrani Mukerjea and the then INX news director, Peter Mukerjea, both in jail in the murder case of 24-year-old Sheena Bora, who was Indrani's daughter from previous marriage.

INX Media case: CBI grills Chidambaram for close to 4 hours, he says 'little to add'

Former finance Minister P Chidambaram today went to the CBI headquarters for questioning regarding foreign investment clearances given to INX media during his tenure.

The agency had alleged irregularities in the clearance of foreign investment in INX media, a venture promoted by former media baron Peter Mukerjea and his wife Indrani, sources said.

Chidambaram's alleged role came under the scanner of investigating agencies in connection with the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance of Rs 305 crore.

The CBI had registered an FIR on May 15 last year for 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 finance minister during the UPA-1 government.

Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram was also arrested in the case for allegedly receiving funds to the tune of Rs 10 lakh.

The other accused in the case include then INX media director Indrani Mukerjea and then INX news director Peter Mukerjea, both in jail for alleged murder of their 24-year old daughter Sheena Bora.

The agency had alleged irregularities in the clearance of foreign investment in INX media

Former finance Minister P Chidambaram today went to the CBI headquarters for questioning regarding foreign investment clearances given to INX media during his tenure. The agency had alleged irregularities in the clearance of foreign investment in INX media, a venture promoted by former media baron Peter Mukerjea and his wife Indrani, sources said. Chidambaram's alleged role came under the scanner of investigating agencies in connection with the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance of Rs 305 crore. The CBI had registered an FIR on May 15 last year for 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 finance minister during the UPA-1 government. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram was also arrested in the case for allegedly receiving funds to the tune of Rs 10 lakh. The other accused in the case include then INX media director Indrani Mukerjea and then INX news director Peter Mukerjea, both in jail for alleged murder of their 24-year old daughter Sheena Bora.

P Chidambaram at CBI headquarters for questioning in INX media case

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned P Chidambaram to appear on June 6 in connection with INX Media case, reported&nbsp;news agency ANI.&nbsp;

Former union minister secured an interim protection from arrest till July 3 only yesterday from the Delhi High Court in the same case lodged by the CBI.&nbsp;

Justice A K Pathak asked Chidambaram to join questioning and cooperate in the investigation as and when called by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).&nbsp;

The court also issued a notice to the CBI and sought its response on the senior Congress leader's anticipatory bail plea and listed the matter for further hearing on July 3, directing that the agency will not arrest him till then.&nbsp;

Chidambaram's role has come under the scanner of investigating agencies in the Aircel-Maxis deal of Rs 3,500 crore and INX Media case involving Rs 305 crore. It was during his tenure as finance minister in the UPA-1 regime that FIPB clearance was granted to the two ventures in which alleged irregularities have been found.&nbsp;

In the INX Media case, the CBI had registered an FIR on May 15 last year against alleged irregularities in the FIPB clearance to INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when Chidambaram was finance minister.&nbsp;

Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram was also arrested in the matter on February 28 for allegedly receiving funds to the tune of Rs 10 lakh in the case. He was granted bail on March 23.&nbsp;

The other accused in the case include then INX Media Director Indrani Mukerjea and then INX News Director Peter Mukerjea.&nbsp;

(With PTI inputs)&nbsp;

Former union minister yesterday secured an interim protection from arrest till July 3 from the Delhi High Court in the same case lodged by the CBI.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned P Chidambaram to appear on June 6 in connection with INX Media case, reported news agency ANI. Former union minister secured an interim protection from arrest till July 3 only yesterday from the Delhi High Court in the same case lodged by the CBI. Justice A K Pathak asked Chidambaram to join questioning and cooperate in the investigation as and when called by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The court also issued a notice to the CBI and sought its response on the senior Congress leader's anticipatory bail plea and listed the matter for further hearing on July 3, directing that the agency will not arrest him till then. Chidambaram's role has come under the scanner of investigating agencies in the Aircel-Maxis deal of Rs 3,500 crore and INX Media case involving Rs 305 crore. It was during his tenure as finance minister in the UPA-1 regime that FIPB clearance was granted to the two ventures in which alleged irregularities have been found. In the INX Media case, the CBI had registered an FIR on May 15 last year against alleged irregularities in the FIPB clearance to INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of Rs 305 crore in 2007 when Chidambaram was finance minister. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram was also arrested in the matter on February 28 for allegedly receiving funds to the tune of Rs 10 lakh in the case. He was granted bail on March 23. The other accused in the case include then INX Media Director Indrani Mukerjea and then INX News Director Peter Mukerjea. (With PTI inputs)

INX Media case: CBI summons Chidambaram for questioning on June 6

Former Union Minister P Chidambaram has been granted interim protection from arrest by the CBI until July 3 in the INX Media Case. According to reports, Chidambaram's lawyer had approached the CBI seeking more time to appear for CBI's questioning. He also added that Chidambaram's plea for anticipatory bail is pending before the Delhi High Court.

Chidambaram, on Wednesday, filed an anticipatory bail again. He moved the Delhi High Court in connection with the INX media case shortly after moving an anticipatory bail plea earlier in the day with Delhi's Patiala House Court.

Chidambaram was asked to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on June 5. The Patiala House Court said that until then, no coercive action can be taken against him. The court also gave protection from arrest to P Chidambaram until next hearing.

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The Delhi court has asked the Enforcement Directorate to come up with a reply on the anticipatory bail plea moved by P Chidambaram by June 5.

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On February 28, Karti Chidambaram was arrested at the Chennai airport on his return from the UK for his alleged role in facilitating Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for INX Media Ltd and its directors, Peter and Indrani Mukerjea.

Karti allegedly took service charges for getting the clearance to INX Media for receiving funds from abroad worth Rs 3.05 billion in 2007 when his father P Chidambaram was the Union finance minister in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.

Chidambaram, on Wednesday, filed an anticipatory bail again shortly after moving an anticipatory bail plea earlier in the day in Delhi's Patiala House Court

Former Union Minister P Chidambaram has been granted interim protection from arrest by the CBI until July 3 in the INX Media Case. According to reports, Chidambaram's lawyer had approached the CBI seeking more time to appear for CBI's questioning. He also added that Chidambaram's plea for anticipatory bail is pending before the Delhi High Court. Chidambaram, on Wednesday, filed an anticipatory bail again. He moved the Delhi High Court in connection with the INX media case shortly after moving an anticipatory bail plea earlier in the day with Delhi's Patiala House Court. Chidambaram was asked to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on June 5. The Patiala House Court said that until then, no coercive action can be taken against him. The court also gave protection from arrest to P Chidambaram until next hearing. P Chidambaram gets interim protection from arrest by CBI till July 3 in the INX Media Case. pic.twitter.com/wJ1sE9c02h — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2018 × The Delhi court has asked the Enforcement Directorate to come up with a reply on the anticipatory bail plea moved by P Chidambaram by June 5. P. Chidambaram's lawyer approached CBI & asked for more time to appear before the CBI for questioning in the INX media case, adding that Chidambaram's plea for anticipatory is pending before Delhi HC. (Photo of Chidambaram's lawyer at CBI HQ in Delhi) pic.twitter.com/jaPummK4xv — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2018 × On February 28, Karti Chidambaram was arrested at the Chennai airport on his return from the UK for his alleged role in facilitating Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for INX Media Ltd and its directors, Peter and Indrani Mukerjea. Karti allegedly took service charges for getting the clearance to INX Media for receiving funds from abroad worth Rs 3.05 billion in 2007 when his father P Chidambaram was the Union finance minister in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.

INX media case: P Chidambaram gets interim protection from arrest until July 3

According to reports, former Union Minister P Chidambaram filed an anticipatory bail again on Wednesday. Chidambaram moved the Delhi High Court in connection with the INX media case shortly after moving an anticipatory bail plea earlier in the day in Delhi's Patiala House Court.

Chidambaram was asked to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on June 5. The Patiala House Court said that until then, no coercive action can be taken against him.&nbsp;The court also gave protection from arrest to P Chidambaram until next hearing.

The Delhi court has asked the Enforcement Directorate to come up with a reply on the anticipatory bail plea moved by P Chidambaram by June 5.

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Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram was arrested by the CBI in February in connection with the case.

The matter pertains to grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to firm M/S Global Communication Holding Services Ltd. for investment in Aircel by P Chidambaram during his tenure as the Finance Minister in the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government.&nbsp;

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Chidambaram moved the Delhi High Court in connection with the INX media case

According to reports, former Union Minister P Chidambaram filed an anticipatory bail again on Wednesday. Chidambaram moved the Delhi High Court in connection with the INX media case shortly after moving an anticipatory bail plea earlier in the day in Delhi's Patiala House Court. Chidambaram was asked to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on June 5. The Patiala House Court said that until then, no coercive action can be taken against him. The court also gave protection from arrest to P Chidambaram until next hearing. The Delhi court has asked the Enforcement Directorate to come up with a reply on the anticipatory bail plea moved by P Chidambaram by June 5. P. Chidambaram files anticipatory bail again, this time in Delhi High Court in connection with the INX media case pic.twitter.com/vRzPnBbCyT — ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2018 × Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram was arrested by the CBI in February in connection with the case. The matter pertains to grant of Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to firm M/S Global Communication Holding Services Ltd. for investment in Aircel by P Chidambaram during his tenure as the Finance Minister in the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government.

INX media case: P Chidambaram files anticipatory bail in Delhi High Court

A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Wednesday granted bail to former finance minister P. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram's chartered accountant S Bhaskararaman in connection with the INX media case.

Bhaskararaman earlier approached the court seeking anticipatory bail fearing arrest by the CBI in the case.

On March 26, The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had filed a reply in the CBI Special Court and opposed Bhaskararaman's anticipatory bail plea.

Bhaskararaman was arrested from a hotel in Delhi on February 16 and was later sent to sent judicial custody.

The Supreme Court on Monday suspended further hearing on an alleged money laundering case filed against Karti Chidambaram till April 27, reports said.&nbsp;

With this ruling, the interim protection previously granted to Karti, who cannot be arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till the next date of hearing, is extended.

In March 26 hearing, Karti's interim protection was extended from March 26 to April 2. An interim protection was given to him by the Supreme Court against an arrest by the ED.

Bhaskararaman earlier approached the court seeking anticipatory bail fearing arrest by the CBI in the case

A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Wednesday granted bail to former finance minister P. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram's chartered accountant S Bhaskararaman in connection with the INX media case. Bhaskararaman earlier approached the court seeking anticipatory bail fearing arrest by the CBI in the case. On March 26, The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had filed a reply in the CBI Special Court and opposed Bhaskararaman's anticipatory bail plea. Bhaskararaman was arrested from a hotel in Delhi on February 16 and was later sent to sent judicial custody. The Supreme Court on Monday suspended further hearing on an alleged money laundering case filed against Karti Chidambaram till April 27, reports said. With this ruling, the interim protection previously granted to Karti, who cannot be arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till the next date of hearing, is extended. In March 26 hearing, Karti's interim protection was extended from March 26 to April 2. An interim protection was given to him by the Supreme Court against an arrest by the ED.

INX Media case: Karti's accountant granted bail by CBI court

The Supreme Court is set to hear Enforcement Directorate's plea against Karti Chidambaram in the INX media money laundering case today.

In March 26 hearing, Karti's interim protection was extended from March 26 to April 2. An interim protection was given to him by the Supreme Court against an arrest by the ED.

On February 28, Karti was arrested at the Chennai airport on his return from the UK. Former Finance Minister's son was accused of his alleged role in facilitating Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for INX Media Ltd and its directors, Peter and Indrani Mukerjea.

According to reports, Karti is alleged to have taken service charges for getting the clearance to INX Media for receiving funds from abroad worth Rs 305 crore in 2007 during his father P Chidambaram's tenure as the Union finance minister in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In March 26 hearing, Karti Chidambaram's interim protection was extended from March 26 to April 2

The Supreme Court is set to hear Enforcement Directorate's plea against Karti Chidambaram in the INX media money laundering case today. In March 26 hearing, Karti's interim protection was extended from March 26 to April 2. An interim protection was given to him by the Supreme Court against an arrest by the ED. On February 28, Karti was arrested at the Chennai airport on his return from the UK. Former Finance Minister's son was accused of his alleged role in facilitating Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for INX Media Ltd and its directors, Peter and Indrani Mukerjea. According to reports, Karti is alleged to have taken service charges for getting the clearance to INX Media for receiving funds from abroad worth Rs 305 crore in 2007 during his father P Chidambaram's tenure as the Union finance minister in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. (With inputs from agencies)

INX Media case: Supreme Court to hear ED's plea against Karti today

The Supreme Court on Monday suspended further hearing on an alleged money laundering case filed against Karti Chidambaram till April 27, reports said.&nbsp

With this ruling, the interim protection previously granted to Karti, who cannot be arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till the next date of hearing, is extended.

The ED is looking to remand the political heavyweight into its custody and for further investigation over his alleged involvement in the INX Media PMLA case and the Aircel-Maxis case.

Karti sought to strike down ED's power of arrest under section 19 of the PMLA, besides seeking quashing of the enforcement case information report (ECIR) and the probe being carried out by the agency.

Earlier, the apex court extended the interim protection of Karti from March 26 to April 2.

On February 28, Karti was arrested at the Chennai airport on his return from the UK for his alleged role in facilitating Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for INX Media Ltd and its directors, Peter and Indrani Mukerjea.

Karti allegedly took service charges for getting the clearance to INX Media for receiving funds from abroad worth Rs 3.05 billion in 2007 when his father P Chidambaram was the Union finance minister in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.

The ED is looking to remand the political heavyweight into its custody and for further investigation over his alleged involvement in the INX Media PMLA case and the Aircel-Maxis case

The Supreme Court on Monday suspended further hearing on an alleged money laundering case filed against Karti Chidambaram till April 27, reports said. With this ruling, the interim protection previously granted to Karti, who cannot be arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till the next date of hearing, is extended. The ED is looking to remand the political heavyweight into its custody and for further investigation over his alleged involvement in the INX Media PMLA case and the Aircel-Maxis case. Karti sought to strike down ED's power of arrest under section 19 of the PMLA, besides seeking quashing of the enforcement case information report (ECIR) and the probe being carried out by the agency. Earlier, the apex court extended the interim protection of Karti from March 26 to April 2. On February 28, Karti was arrested at the Chennai airport on his return from the UK for his alleged role in facilitating Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance for INX Media Ltd and its directors, Peter and Indrani Mukerjea. Karti allegedly took service charges for getting the clearance to INX Media for receiving funds from abroad worth Rs 3.05 billion in 2007 when his father P Chidambaram was the Union finance minister in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.

INX Media case: Supreme Court suspends hearing to April 27

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to move a plea in a special CBI court today. The CBI seeks the permission to record the statement of former media baron Peter Mukerjea before the court in connection with the INX media case.

CBI's plea will be filed under Section 164 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

Peter Mukerjea was sent to CBI custody till March 31 by a Delhi court on Monday after seeking five-day custody.&nbsp;

Mukerjea-owned INX Media Ltd had allegedly paid bribes to get a Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval which was facilitated by former finance minister P. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram.

Karti Chidambaram was granted bail by the Delhi High Court on March 23.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

Peter Mukerjea was sent to CBI custody till March 31 by a Delhi court on Monday

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to move a plea in a special CBI court today. The CBI seeks the permission to record the statement of former media baron Peter Mukerjea before the court in connection with the INX media case. CBI's plea will be filed under Section 164 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Peter Mukerjea was sent to CBI custody till March 31 by a Delhi court on Monday after seeking five-day custody. Mukerjea-owned INX Media Ltd had allegedly paid bribes to get a Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval which was facilitated by former finance minister P. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram. Karti Chidambaram was granted bail by the Delhi High Court on March 23. (With inputs from ANI)

INX media case: CBI to move plea to record Peter Mukerjea's statement before court

A day after the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karti-chidambaram-granted-bail-in-inx-media-case-36833" target="_blank">Delhi High Court granted bail to Karti Chidambaram in the INX Media Case</a>, Enforcement Directorate (ED) has opposed his anticipatory bail plea in Aircel Maxis case.&nbsp;

The ED opposed his anticipatory bail plea in Patiala House Court saying that the bail granted will hinder the probe against him.

Accusing Chidambaram of &quot;forum shopping&quot;, the ED said, &quot;Karti has approached multiple courts through multiple applications&quot;.

The ED opposed the anticipatory bail plea of Karti Chidambaram in Patiala House Court saying that the bail granted will hinder the probe against him.

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The ED also asked the court for a three weeks time to file a detailed reply.&nbsp;

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Accusing Chidambaram of 'forum shopping' the ED said, 'Karti has approached multiple courts through multiple applications'

A day after the Delhi High Court granted bail to Karti Chidambaram in the INX Media Case, Enforcement Directorate (ED) has opposed his anticipatory bail plea in Aircel Maxis case. The ED opposed his anticipatory bail plea in Patiala House Court saying that the bail granted will hinder the probe against him. Accusing Chidambaram of "forum shopping", the ED said, "Karti has approached multiple courts through multiple applications". The ED opposed the anticipatory bail plea of Karti Chidambaram in Patiala House Court saying that the bail granted will hinder the probe against him. Also read : INX Media & Aircel-Maxis: Long legal battle awaits Chidambaram The ED also asked the court for a three weeks time to file a detailed reply. The allegation is that then Finance Minister P Chidambaram granted the approval without going to the CCEA. The question is whether the FM’s approval was valid or not. What has that got to do with #KartiChidambaram?: Kapil Sibal (Counsel of Karti Chidambaram) #AircelMaxisCase — ANI (@ANI) March 24, 2018 ×

ED opposes bail granted to Karti Chidambaram, says it will hinder probe

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Karti Chidambaram has been granted bail in INX Media case. The Delhi high court while granting the bail told him not to travel abroad.&nbsp;

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Wion evening news brief, March 23, 2018

The Supreme Court on Thursday gave interim protection to Karti Chidambaram from arrest in connection with the INX Media case, news agency ANI reported.

Karti cannot be arrested until March 26 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

The Thursday order was regarding the ED case pending in Delhi High Court in relation to the adjudication of the probe agency&#39;s power to arrest Karti Chidambaram under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

The extension comes as a relief to Karti after the probe agency on March 13 moved the apex court against the high court order, which had granted him relief.

Karti, son of former finance minister P. Chidambaram, is being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and ED for his alleged role in the INX Media case.

He is in judicial custody till March 24.

The high court on March 9 restrained the ED from arresting Karti Chidambaram till March 20 after he claimed the probe agency could not conduct the investigation without registering a formal case.

Karti Chidambaram and his father have dismissed the case as a political vendetta. The CBI and ED said Karti Chidambaram helped the INX Media Ltd get around foreign investment regulations in return for a bribe.(ANI)

Karti is in judicial custody till March 24.

The Supreme Court on Thursday gave interim protection to Karti Chidambaram from arrest in connection with the INX Media case, news agency ANI reported. Karti cannot be arrested until March 26 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The Thursday order was regarding the ED case pending in Delhi High Court in relation to the adjudication of the probe agency's power to arrest Karti Chidambaram under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The extension comes as a relief to Karti after the probe agency on March 13 moved the apex court against the high court order, which had granted him relief. Karti, son of former finance minister P. Chidambaram, is being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and ED for his alleged role in the INX Media case. He is in judicial custody till March 24. The high court on March 9 restrained the ED from arresting Karti Chidambaram till March 20 after he claimed the probe agency could not conduct the investigation without registering a formal case. Karti Chidambaram and his father have dismissed the case as a political vendetta. The CBI and ED said Karti Chidambaram helped the INX Media Ltd get around foreign investment regulations in return for a bribe.(ANI)

INX Media case: SC extends interim protection from arrest to Karti till March 26

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ed-moves-sc-against-hc-order-giving-relief-to-karti-chidambaram-from-arrest-35643">Karti Chidambaram&#39;</a>s chartered accountant S Bhaskararaman, who was arrested in the INX Media money laundering case, was today granted bail by a court in Delhi. 
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Bhaskararaman, who was arrested from a five-star hotel in the national capital on February 16, had been sent to 14 days of judicial custody on February 26.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED)&nbsp; alleges that Bhaskararaman, a qualified CA, had been assisting Karti in managing his &quot;ill-gotten wealth&quot; in India and abroad.

The case involves the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval granted in 2007 for receipt of funds by INX Media when Karti&#39;s father and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was the finance minister during the UPA government&#39;s regime.

The ED had alleged that INX Media had deliberately and in violation of the conditions of the approval made a downstream investment of 26 per cent in the capital of INX News Pvt Ltd without specific approval of FIPB, which included indirect foreign investment by some foreign investors, and generated Rs 305 crore foreign direct investment in INX Media Pvt Ltd against the approved foreign inflow of Rs 4.62 crore.

The investigating agency alleged that to wriggle out of the situation without any punitive action, INX Media entered into a criminal conspiracy with Karti.

The Enforcement Directorate alleges that Bhaskararaman, a qualified CA, had been assisting Karti in managing his 'ill-gotten wealth' in India and abroad

Karti Chidambaram's chartered accountant S Bhaskararaman, who was arrested in the INX Media money laundering case, was today granted bail by a court in Delhi. #INXMediaCase: Delhi Court grants bail to #KartiChidambram's Chartered Accountant S Bhaskararaman pic.twitter.com/EcfI2157mF — ANI (@ANI) March 13, 2018 × Bhaskararaman, who was arrested from a five-star hotel in the national capital on February 16, had been sent to 14 days of judicial custody on February 26. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleges that Bhaskararaman, a qualified CA, had been assisting Karti in managing his "ill-gotten wealth" in India and abroad. The case involves the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval granted in 2007 for receipt of funds by INX Media when Karti's father and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was the finance minister during the UPA government's regime. The ED had alleged that INX Media had deliberately and in violation of the conditions of the approval made a downstream investment of 26 per cent in the capital of INX News Pvt Ltd without specific approval of FIPB, which included indirect foreign investment by some foreign investors, and generated Rs 305 crore foreign direct investment in INX Media Pvt Ltd against the approved foreign inflow of Rs 4.62 crore. The investigating agency alleged that to wriggle out of the situation without any punitive action, INX Media entered into a criminal conspiracy with Karti.

INX Media case: Karti Chidambram's chartered accountant Bhaskararaman gets bail

A Delhi Court on Monday sent Karti Chidambaram to judicial custody till March 24th for questioning in the INX Media alleged bribery case.

The court dismissed his plea for early hearing of his bail application.

Karti will be lodged in Tihar jail.&nbsp;

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On his plea seeking separate cell and protection in Tihar Jail, the court said the jail manual would be followed and denied his request for home food in the jail.

Karti has already spent 12 days in police custody since his arrest.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) decided not to seek further remand for Chidambaram in the case and told the court to send him to judicial custody for 15 days.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, on Saturday, the investigating agency had brought Karti and S Bhaskararaman, Karti&#39;s chartered accountant(CA), face-to-face.&nbsp;

Bhaskararaman, who handled all the business dealings and finance of Karti, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) last month.&nbsp;

Karti was arrested on February 28 at the Chennai airport on his return from the UK, in connection with the FIR lodged on May 15 last year alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of about Rs 305 crore in 2007 when his father was the Union finance minister.

The CBI alleged that Karti received Rs 10 lakh as bribe for the FIPB clearance.&nbsp;

A Delhi Court on Monday sent Karti Chidambaram to judicial custody till March 24th for questioning in the INX Media alleged bribery case. The court dismissed his plea for early hearing of his bail application. Karti will be lodged in Tihar jail. #KartiChidambram sent to judicial custody till 24th March. #INXMediaCase pic.twitter.com/3b8wNRUSyB — ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2018 × On his plea seeking separate cell and protection in Tihar Jail, the court said the jail manual would be followed and denied his request for home food in the jail. Karti has already spent 12 days in police custody since his arrest. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) decided not to seek further remand for Chidambaram in the case and told the court to send him to judicial custody for 15 days. Meanwhile, on Saturday, the investigating agency had brought Karti and S Bhaskararaman, Karti's chartered accountant(CA), face-to-face. Bhaskararaman, who handled all the business dealings and finance of Karti, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) last month. Karti was arrested on February 28 at the Chennai airport on his return from the UK, in connection with the FIR lodged on May 15 last year alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of about Rs 305 crore in 2007 when his father was the Union finance minister. The CBI alleged that Karti received Rs 10 lakh as bribe for the FIPB clearance.

INX Media case: Judicial custody for Karti Chidambaram, to be lodged in Tihar Jail

Karti Chidambaram was produced before Delhi court in connection with the INX Media case on Monday.&nbsp;

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has decided to not seek further remand for Chidambaram in the case and told the court to send him to judicial custody for 15 days.&nbsp;He will seek a separate cell in jail in case court sends him to judicial custody.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Karti Chidambaram moves an&nbsp;application seeking early hearing of his bail plea.

The CBI on Saturday had brought <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-karti-chidambaram-taken-to-tihar-jail-to-confront-his-ca-35355">Karti Chidambaram and S Bhaskararaman</a>, Karti&#39;s chartered accountant(CA), face-to-face. Bhaskararaman, who handled all the business dealings and finance of Karti, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) last month.&nbsp;

The agency had on Friday extended Karti&#39;s custody for three days to make him confront his CA.&nbsp;

Karti was arrested on February 28 at the Chennai airport on his return from the UK, in connection with the FIR lodged on May 15 last year alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of about Rs 305 crore in 2007 when his father was the Union finance minister.

The CBI has alleged that Karti received Rs 10 lakh as bribe for the FIPB clearance.&nbsp;The apex court had on February 23 refused to stay the summons issued by the ED against Karti.

The ED had registered a case against him and others in May last year. It had registered an enforcement case investigation report (ECIR), against the accused named in the CBI complaint. These accused included Karti Chidambaram, INX Media and its directors, Peter and Indrani Mukerjea.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has decided to not seek further remand of Chidambaram in the case

Karti Chidambaram was produced before Delhi court in connection with the INX Media case on Monday. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has decided to not seek further remand for Chidambaram in the case and told the court to send him to judicial custody for 15 days. He will seek a separate cell in jail in case court sends him to judicial custody. Meanwhile, Karti Chidambaram moves an application seeking early hearing of his bail plea. The CBI on Saturday had brought Karti Chidambaram and S Bhaskararaman, Karti's chartered accountant(CA), face-to-face. Bhaskararaman, who handled all the business dealings and finance of Karti, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) last month. The agency had on Friday extended Karti's custody for three days to make him confront his CA. Karti was arrested on February 28 at the Chennai airport on his return from the UK, in connection with the FIR lodged on May 15 last year alleging irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to INX Media for receiving overseas funds to the tune of about Rs 305 crore in 2007 when his father was the Union finance minister. The CBI has alleged that Karti received Rs 10 lakh as bribe for the FIPB clearance. The apex court had on February 23 refused to stay the summons issued by the ED against Karti. The ED had registered a case against him and others in May last year. It had registered an enforcement case investigation report (ECIR), against the accused named in the CBI complaint. These accused included Karti Chidambaram, INX Media and its directors, Peter and Indrani Mukerjea.

INX money laundering case: CBI seeks 15-day judicial custody for Karti Chidambaram

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WION Morning News Brief, March 10, 2018

The CBI on Saturday brought Karti Chidambaram and S Bhaskararaman, Karti&#39;s chartered accountant, face-to-face.&nbsp;Bhaskararaman, who handled all the business dealings and finance of Karti, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate&nbsp;(ED) last month.&nbsp;

The agency had on Friday extended Karti&#39;s custody to make him confront his CA.&nbsp;

Bhaskararaman was last questioned by CBI in August 2017 when agency interrogated directors of Advantage Strategic Consulting Pvt Ltd&nbsp; (ASCPL).

After Delhi Court extended his Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody, Karti Chidambaram <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-karti-chidambaram-files-caveat-in-supreme-court-35303">filed a caveat</a> in Supreme Court on Saturday.

In the caveat, Karti appealed to the court not to give any order without hearing him if Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenges Delhi court&#39;s interim order in the case on Friday.

Delhi High Court on Friday granted interim relief to Karti Chidambaram until March 20 in the event of an arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) ) in the INX Media money laundering case.&nbsp;

The court <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-high-court-grants-interim-relief-to-karti-chidambaram-35214">granted the relief </a>till next date of hearing. HC also issued a notice to ED and Centre based on Karti&#39;s plea.&nbsp;

The next date of hearing is March 20.&nbsp;

Bhaskararaman was arrested by the ED last month. Karti confromted him in jail for a few hours.

The CBI on Saturday brought Karti Chidambaram and S Bhaskararaman, Karti's chartered accountant, face-to-face. Bhaskararaman, who handled all the business dealings and finance of Karti, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) last month. The agency had on Friday extended Karti's custody to make him confront his CA. Bhaskararaman was last questioned by CBI in August 2017 when agency interrogated directors of Advantage Strategic Consulting Pvt Ltd (ASCPL). After Delhi Court extended his Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody, Karti Chidambaram filed a caveat in Supreme Court on Saturday. In the caveat, Karti appealed to the court not to give any order without hearing him if Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenges Delhi court's interim order in the case on Friday. Delhi High Court on Friday granted interim relief to Karti Chidambaram until March 20 in the event of an arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) ) in the INX Media money laundering case. The court granted the relief till next date of hearing. HC also issued a notice to ED and Centre based on Karti's plea. The next date of hearing is March 20.

INX media case: Karti Chidambaram, his CA brought face-to-face in Tihar Jail

After Delhi&nbsp;Court extended his&nbsp;Central Bureau of Investigation&nbsp;(CBI) custody, Karti Chidambaram filed a caveat in Supreme Court on Saturday.

In the caveat, Karti appealed to the court not to give any order without hearing him if Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenges Delhi court&#39;s interim order in the case on Friday.

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A Delhi court extended CBI&nbsp;custody of Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P Chidambaram, by three days in the INX Media corruption case.

Karti&#39;s custody has now been extended till March 12.

The Patiala House Court also allowed the CBI application seeking permission to confront Karti Chidambaram with his chartered accountant Bhaskaraman in Tihar jail.

The court will now hear Karti&#39;s bail plea on March 15 in the CBI&#39;s case against him.&nbsp;The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Karti until March 20 in the event of an arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) ) in the INX Media money laundering case on Friday.&nbsp;The court granted the relief till next date of hearing which is March 20.&nbsp;

Karti Chidambaram&#39;s lawyer also said that they have rejected CBI&#39;s&nbsp;request for conducting&nbsp;a polygraph test on Karti.

He said &quot;There cannot be a compulsion with regard to this test. We have given a written rejection saying that we are not accepting the polygraph test&quot;.

The CBI has alleged that Karti Chidambaram got kickbacks in return for foreign investment clearance for INX Media when his father was the finance minister.

Bhaskararaman was arrested from a five-star hotel in Delhi&nbsp;on February 16.

The ED claimed that Bhaskararaman, a qualified CA, had been assisting Karti in managing his &quot;ill-gotten wealth&quot; in India and abroad.

Karti appealed to court to not give any order without hearing him if ED challenges Delhi court's interim order on Friday

After Delhi Court extended his Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody, Karti Chidambaram filed a caveat in Supreme Court on Saturday. In the caveat, Karti appealed to the court not to give any order without hearing him if Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenges Delhi court's interim order in the case on Friday. #INXMediaCase: Karti Chidambaram files caveat in Supreme Court, appeals to SC to not give any order without hearing him if Enforcement Directorate challenges yesterday's interim order in the case. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/kgKCa9IjdC — ANI (@ANI) March 10, 2018 × A Delhi court extended CBI custody of Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P Chidambaram, by three days in the INX Media corruption case. Karti's custody has now been extended till March 12. The Patiala House Court also allowed the CBI application seeking permission to confront Karti Chidambaram with his chartered accountant Bhaskaraman in Tihar jail. The court will now hear Karti's bail plea on March 15 in the CBI's case against him. The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Karti until March 20 in the event of an arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) ) in the INX Media money laundering case on Friday. The court granted the relief till next date of hearing which is March 20. Karti Chidambaram's lawyer also said that they have rejected CBI's request for conducting a polygraph test on Karti. He said "There cannot be a compulsion with regard to this test. We have given a written rejection saying that we are not accepting the polygraph test". The CBI has alleged that Karti Chidambaram got kickbacks in return for foreign investment clearance for INX Media when his father was the finance minister. Bhaskararaman was arrested from a five-star hotel in Delhi on February 16. The ED claimed that Bhaskararaman, a qualified CA, had been assisting Karti in managing his "ill-gotten wealth" in India and abroad.

INX media case: Karti Chidambaram files caveat in Supreme Court

A Delhi court on Friday extended by three days the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody of Karti Chidambaram, son of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, in the INX Media corruption case.

Karti&#39;s custody has now been extended till March 12.

The Patiala House Court allowed the CBI application seeking permission to confront Karti Chidambaram with his chartered accountant Bhaskaraman in Tihar jail.

The court will now hear Karti&#39;s bail plea on March 15 in the CBI&#39;s case against him.

The same day, the Delhi High Court granted <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-high-court-grants-interim-relief-to-karti-chidambaram-35214">interim relief</a> to Karti until March 20 in the event of an arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) ) in the INX Media money laundering case.&nbsp;

The court granted the relief till next date of hearing which is March 20.&nbsp;

The CBI has alleged that Karti Chidambaram got kickbacks in return for foreign investment clearance for INX Media when his father was the Finance Minister.

Bhaskararaman was arrested from a five-star hotel in the heart of the national capital on February 16.

The ED alleges that Bhaskararaman, a qualified CA, had been assisting Karti in managing his &quot;ill-gotten wealth&quot; in India and abroad.

The CBI has alleged that Karti Chidambaram got kickbacks in return for foreign investment clearance for INX Media when his father P Chidambaram was the finance minister

A Delhi court on Friday extended by three days the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody of Karti Chidambaram, son of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, in the INX Media corruption case. Karti's custody has now been extended till March 12. The Patiala House Court allowed the CBI application seeking permission to confront Karti Chidambaram with his chartered accountant Bhaskaraman in Tihar jail. The court will now hear Karti's bail plea on March 15 in the CBI's case against him. The same day, the Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Karti until March 20 in the event of an arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) ) in the INX Media money laundering case. The court granted the relief till next date of hearing which is March 20. The CBI has alleged that Karti Chidambaram got kickbacks in return for foreign investment clearance for INX Media when his father was the Finance Minister. Bhaskararaman was arrested from a five-star hotel in the heart of the national capital on February 16. The ED alleges that Bhaskararaman, a qualified CA, had been assisting Karti in managing his "ill-gotten wealth" in India and abroad.

INX Media case: CBI custody of Karti Chidambaram extended by 3 days

Karti Chidambaram has moved the Delhi High Court <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-interim-relief-for-karti-chidambaram-supreme-court-34839" target="_blank">seeking interim relief</a> in the INX Media money laundering case.

The&nbsp;move has come after the special CBI court had <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-karti-chidambarams-cbi-custody-extended-by-3-days-34895" target="_blank">extended his custody by three more days</a>.&nbsp;

The investigating agency had said&nbsp;that new revelations have come up and his custodial interrogation was necessary to confront him with the new facts.

Earlier, the Supreme Court had on March 6 refused to grant him interim relief in the case.&nbsp;

The next hearing in the case is scheduled for March 9.&nbsp;

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram&#39;s son Karti Chidambaram was arrested on February 28 from Chennai Airport&nbsp;in connection with the INX Media money laundering case.

His move has come after the special CBI court had extended his custody by three more days

Karti Chidambaram has moved the Delhi High Court seeking interim relief in the INX Media money laundering case. The move has come after the special CBI court had extended his custody by three more days. The investigating agency had said that new revelations have come up and his custodial interrogation was necessary to confront him with the new facts. Earlier, the Supreme Court had on March 6 refused to grant him interim relief in the case. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for March 9. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram was arrested on February 28 from Chennai Airport in connection with the INX Media money laundering case.

INX Media case: Karti Chidambaram seeks interim relief from Delhi High Court

A special CBI Court on Tuesday extended the agency&#39;s custody of Karti Chidambaram by three more days in the infamous INX Media case, after his previous five-day custody expired today.

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The investigating agency produced Karti before a Delhi court and sought an extension of his custody to quiz him in the INX Media corruption case.&nbsp;

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The agency said new revelations have come up and his custodial interrogation was necessary to confront him with the new facts.

&quot;New revelations in the matter have come up day before yesterday. Cannot divulge much about investigation but we need his further custody to confront him with the new facts,&quot; Mehta told the court and also opposed Karti&#39;s bail plea saying that the investigation was at &quot;crucial stage&quot; and the CBI needs two weeks time to file detail reply to his bail application.

Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court refused to grant any interim relief to son of former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, on his plea seeking protection from arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.

The investigating agency produced Karti before a Delhi court

A special CBI Court on Tuesday extended the agency's custody of Karti Chidambaram by three more days in the infamous INX Media case, after his previous five-day custody expired today. #KartiChidambaram sent to 3 more days of CBI custody by Special CBI court. #INXMediaCase pic.twitter.com/Lsv4kvNH0c — ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2018 × The investigating agency produced Karti before a Delhi court and sought an extension of his custody to quiz him in the INX Media corruption case. Arguments on #KartiChidambram's bail plea to be held on 9th March. #INXMediaCase — ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2018 × The agency said new revelations have come up and his custodial interrogation was necessary to confront him with the new facts. "New revelations in the matter have come up day before yesterday. Cannot divulge much about investigation but we need his further custody to confront him with the new facts," Mehta told the court and also opposed Karti's bail plea saying that the investigation was at "crucial stage" and the CBI needs two weeks time to file detail reply to his bail application. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court refused to grant any interim relief to son of former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, on his plea seeking protection from arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.

After hours of grilling by the CBI, Karti Chidambaram Sunday left the&nbsp; 
Mumbai&rsquo;s Byculla Jail with a defiant gesture to the media.

The investigating agency today took Karti to Byculla jail, where he was confronted with Indrani Mukerjea, former co-owner of INX Media, for further investigation.&nbsp;

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Karti was brought face-to-face with Indrani, who is lodged in the Mumbai jail and is undergoing trail for allegedly killing her daughter Sheena Bora.&nbsp;

The son of senior Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram was sent to 5-day judicial custody by a Delhi sessions court on Thursday.&nbsp;

As per CBI, Karti helped INX Media get FDI clearance from Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) when his father was the finance minister in the UPA government.&nbsp;

He allegedly received Rs 3.5 crore for helping it get the clearance when it was run by Peter and Indrani.

Karti, who was arrested from Chennai airport, will again be produced before the court again on March 6.

The two were together grilled by CBI inside the jail

After hours of grilling by the CBI, Karti Chidambaram Sunday left the Mumbai’s Byculla Jail with a defiant gesture to the media. The investigating agency today took Karti to Byculla jail, where he was confronted with Indrani Mukerjea, former co-owner of INX Media, for further investigation. Mumbai: #KartiChidambaram leaves Byculla jail #INXMediaCase pic.twitter.com/TrYlZTzJ9Z — ANI (@ANI) March 4, 2018 × Karti was brought face-to-face with Indrani, who is lodged in the Mumbai jail and is undergoing trail for allegedly killing her daughter Sheena Bora. The son of senior Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram was sent to 5-day judicial custody by a Delhi sessions court on Thursday. As per CBI, Karti helped INX Media get FDI clearance from Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) when his father was the finance minister in the UPA government. He allegedly received Rs 3.5 crore for helping it get the clearance when it was run by Peter and Indrani. Karti, who was arrested from Chennai airport, will again be produced before the court again on March 6.

INX Media case: Karti Chidambaram leaves Byculla jail after being confronted with Indrani Mukerjea

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram&#39;s son Karti Chidambaram on Wednesday was sent to one-day CBI custody by Delhi&#39;s Patiala House Court.

Karti was arrested in connection with the INX Media money laundering case.

The CBI sought his custodial interrogation for 15 days claiming that he was not cooperating in the probe.

Karti is named in a case which relates to Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval granted in 2007 for receipt of funds by INX Media.

Earlier Indrani Mukherjea in a statement to CBI informed that Karti Chidambaram asked for 1 Million dollars for FIPB clearance, and on this ground, CBI sought Karti&#39;s custody of Karti.

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Reacting to the allegations of conspiracy against Chidambaram and his family, &nbsp;Union Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad said the CBI will explain all details and they don&#39;t wish to interfere in the matter.

&quot;Law must take its course. CBI will explain all details we don&#39;t wish to interfere. I&#39;ll only make one observation, when such issues are raised, what is important is the nature of evidence available against the offender must speak for itself, &quot; Prasad said.

In their statement, the CBI said that it also seized vouchers of Rs 10 lakh which were allegedly paid for the services.

Karti was arrested in connection with the INX Media money laundering case

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram on Wednesday was sent to one-day CBI custody by Delhi's Patiala House Court. Karti was arrested in connection with the INX Media money laundering case. The CBI sought his custodial interrogation for 15 days claiming that he was not cooperating in the probe. Karti is named in a case which relates to Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval granted in 2007 for receipt of funds by INX Media. Earlier Indrani Mukherjea in a statement to CBI informed that Karti Chidambaram asked for 1 Million dollars for FIPB clearance, and on this ground, CBI sought Karti's custody of Karti. INX Media case: Earlier Indrani Mukherjea gave statement to CBI that #KartiChidambaram asked for 1 Million dollars for FIPB clearance, and on this ground CBI seeks custody of Karti. — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2018 × Reacting to the allegations of conspiracy against Chidambaram and his family, Union Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad said the CBI will explain all details and they don't wish to interfere in the matter. "Law must take its course. CBI will explain all details we don't wish to interfere. I'll only make one observation, when such issues are raised, what is important is the nature of evidence available against the offender must speak for itself, " Prasad said. In their statement, the CBI said that it also seized vouchers of Rs 10 lakh which were allegedly paid for the services.

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