Ex-telecom secy challenges govt sanction to file appeal in 2G spectrum case

Former telecom secretary Siddharth Behura, accused of sending Rs 200 crores through various channels to DMK MP K Kanimozhi in the 2G spectrum case, has challenged in the Delhi High Court sanctions granted by the Central government for the Central Bureau of Investigation to file an appeal against his acquittal.

The civil writ petition was listed before a single-judge bench of Justice Navin Chawla, who after hearing both the sides of the matter placed the petition before a bench of Justice Brijesh Sethi on October 19, 2020, subject to the order of the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court.

Justice Brijesh Sethi is hearing the appeals against the acquittal of the accused.