 "Radia tapes show presence of middlemen in every corner of govt: SC")
New Delhi: Taped conversations of Niira Radia show various serious matters including cross-border transactions which have been sidelined by investigators, said the Supreme Court today.
The apex court also ruled that the issue of 2G spectrum and telecom are among multiple matters contained in conversations of Radia with businessmen, politicians and others.
The Supreme Court questioned why no action was taken when it was clear in 2009 that all types of things were prima facie discussed in the conversations.
“The taped conversations reflect that middlemen are virtually present in every nook and corner of Government”, the court said.
Transcripts of the 5,800 audio tapes contain conversations between corporate lobbyist Radia and some ministers and journalists.
The court is hearing petitions filed by industrialist Ratan Tata and a non-government organisation.
PTI
 "Why the Supreme Court has temporarily banned Patanjali ads")
 "President appoints former SC judge as new Lokpal chairperson")
 "What are new changes to India's surrogacy law? Whom will it benefit?")
 "Chandigarh mayor row: Why is the Supreme Court reviewing ballot papers?")
 "Why the Supreme Court has temporarily banned Patanjali ads")
 "President appoints former SC judge as new Lokpal chairperson")
 "What are new changes to India's surrogacy law? Whom will it benefit?")
 "Chandigarh mayor row: Why is the Supreme Court reviewing ballot papers?")