P Chidambaram approaches Delhi HC for bail, challenges trial court remand order

NEW DELHI: Former Union minister P Chidambaram, arrested in the INX Media corruption case, on Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court seeking bail.

Chidambaram also challenged a trial court order’s September 5 order remanding him to 14 days judicial custody in the case till September 19.

The 73-year old Congress leader was arrested by the CBI on August 21.

The trial court had earlier said that the allegations against Chidambaram were found serious, therefore, he was remanded to police custody.

It had said the CBI had apprehension that because of Chidambaram’s status and his position, the investigation may be hampered by the accused.