2G case: HC seeks response from accused on CBI’s early hearing plea

The Delhi High Court on Friday sought the response of former telecom minister A Raja and others on a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking an early hearing on the appeals challenging the trial court’s verdict acquitting all the accused in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

The CBI sought to advance the date of the hearing of the appeals from October 24. The court issued notice to all the individuals and firms acquitted in the case on CBI’s plea, and listed the application for hearing on July 30.

Justice A K Chawla asked the CBI’s counsel why an early hearing of this matter was being sought.

Central government standing counsel Ripu Daman Bhardwaj said the matter was of national importance with international ramifications.