CBI seeks daily hearing against 2G case acquittal

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sought day-to-day hearing of its appeals in the Delhi High Court against the acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja and other accused in the 2G spectrum case. It said the Centre was in a “hugely vulnerable position” on account of “claims” being made by entities and individuals on the basis of the acquittals.

In its application last week, CBI said, “Certain persons/entities have initiated/instituted claims and/or are likely to be initiating claims against the central government, which has placed the central government in a hugely vulnerable position at the cost of taxpayers money.”

Thus, it said, appeals challenging acquittal of Raja and co-accused “deserve to be heard on a day-to-day basis and decided expeditiously.”