The Chidambarams have denied all the charges made against them. (PTI)
Karti Chidambaram will have to spend three more days in custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation, a Delhi Court ordered after the CBI underlined that it had "concrete credible evidence collected recently" against him in the INX Media investment case. The CBI, which has been questioning Karti Chidambaram for the last five days, had sought for an extension of his custody by nine days.This is the second setback for Karti Chidambaram, whose appeal for interim protection from arrest by the Enforcement Directorate was rejected by the Supreme Court. The case will be taken up by the top court again on Thursday.
On Monday, Karti Chidambaram challenged a summons by the Enforcement Directorate in the INX Media case. P Chidambaram and his wife Nalini have reached the Patiala House Courts complex as their son was brought in for the hearing.
Here are the highlights on Karti Chidambaram:
BJP Charges Against P Chidambaram 'False And Baseless': CongressThe Congress today rubbished as "false and baseless" the charges levelled by the BJP against former Finance Minister P Chidambaram that he had favoured private entities through a gold import scheme introduced by the UPA dispensation, and accused the government of trying to divert the people's attention from multi-crore bank scams."
P Chidambaram, senior Congress leader and former union finance minister, could be called in by the Central Bureau of Investigation for questioning, sources said today.
Karti Chidambaram's CBI custody extended by 3 days
Court is expected to pass order at 4.30 pm.
CBI has told court that Indrani Mukerjea is one of the witnesses and holds important piece of evidences. It has also told the court that it is not totally relying on her.
Karti Chidambaram was arrested by CBI last week and has been questioned for 5 days
Congress leader and Karti Chidambaram's lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi says that " This is a malafide attempt to keep Karti Chidambaram in custody. Tomorrow the CBI may cite more reasons demanding extended custody."
CBI: New Evidence Against Karti Chidambaram
The CBI further said that they are getting more evidence which cannot be divulged at this stage. They said they said more time for further investigations.
The CBI sought custody of senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram for nine more days saying that they have other issues in the probe. The Indrani Mukherjee statement is one eveidence.
Karti Chidambaram is seated on the left side of the room along with the CBI officials for the hearing. His parents are present at the other side.
Few congress Ex MLA's from Tamil Nadu are also present in the court for hearing along with P. Chidambaram
Karti Chidambaram arrived in Patiala House Court for hearing in the INX Media money laundering case. The CBI is seeking extension of his custody.
Senior Congress leader and lawyer Kapil Sibal, who is representing Karti Chidambaram in the case, told the bench today that Karti Chidambaram should not be arrested since there is no FIR by the Enforcement Directorate.
Supreme Court refuses interim relief to Karti Chidambaram
The Supreme Court today turned down Karti Chidambaram's plea for protection from being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, saying it may hamper the trial.