2G spectrum scam case: CBI appeal infructuous in view of new anti-graft law, A Raja tells HC

Former Union telecom minister A Raja on Monday told the Delhi High Court that the CBI’s appeal against his and others’ acquittal in the 2G spectrum scam case has become infructuous with the coming of the new anti-corruption law.

Senior advocate Abhishek M Singhvi, appearing for Raja, told the court that the graft charges levelled against him and others in the case have been omitted in the new Prevention of Corruption Act of 2018 and therefore, prosecution in the instant matter cannot go on.