INX Media scam: Chidambaram’s CBI custody extended till August 30

Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram will be subjected to further custodial interrogation for four days by the CBI in the INX Media scam as a Delhi Court Monday sent him to the agency’s custody till August 30.

Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar said the CBI demand was “justified” that Chidambaram has to be further interrogated in its custody.

“Investigation is the prerogative of the investigating officer which he has to conduct within the framework of law… I am of the view that further police custody remand of accused P Chidambaram is justified and accordingly, the accused is remanded to further police custody till August 30,” the judge said.