Karti Chidambaram arrested, updates: Delhi's Patiala House court sends accused to one-day police custody

P Chidambaram and Nalini outside Patiala House Court

I-T said Karti spent Rs 3.3 crore on US property

I-T claims that Karti spent Rs 3.3 crore on US property and bought assets with the INX bribe money. Sources say Karti will be prosecuted under black money laws, CNN-News 18 reported. CBI said original will that gave firm to Karti’s minor daughter was missing.

ASG Tushar Mehta asks people to wait for verdict

Karti not a terrorist with bomb**, says Singhvi**

Singhvi’s last argument was Karti is not a terrorist with a bomb that he cannot be interrogated without keeping him in custody.

CBI gave no reasons but kept repeating ‘we have to interrogate’: Singhvi

Singhvi says it comes to 3 factors of flight risk, direct tampering of evidence and non-cooperation 

Abhishek Manu Singhvi argues, “It comes down to three factors: flight risk, direct tampering of evidence and non-cooperation. This non-cooperation is not by way of answers given but by way of not submitting before the court.”

Delhi court reserves order

While the Patiala House Court has reserved the order on Karti’s bail application, we will come to know if he will get bail or not at 4.30 pm.

War of words going on between Mehta and Singhvi

Karti can be interrogated without keeping him under custody, says Singhvi

Speaking in the court, Karti’s lawyer Abhishek Mnau Singhvi argues, “None of the conditions by CBI is such that it could not be meet without Karti in custody. It can be done by interrogating, summoning or calling him from 9 am to 6 pm. How is their investigation hampered by not having him in custody ? Singhvi continues, “Mehta is not forwarding material to the judge but is giving his personal opinion or subjective notes which is not credible or relevant . Such notes cannot be the basis to keep me in custody.”

Singhvi counters CBI’s claim, says on behalf of Karti, “If I am silent, that does not mean I am non-cooperative”

Karti not cooperating with CBI

New revelations have come up in INX Media case which can’t be disclosed and Karti is not cooperating, PTI quoted CBI as telling the court.

Strong arguments going on in court

Tushar Mehta speaks in the court

Key accused Indrani Mukherjea’s statement is just one of the evidences, says Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.

Singhvi slams CBI move to keep Karti in custody

NDTV reports Karti Chidambaram’s lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi as saying that " This is a malafide attempt to keep Karti Chidambaram in custody. Tomorrow the CBI may cite more reasons demanding extended custody,"

Karti seated with CBI officials in Patiala House Court

According to NDTV, Karti Chidambaram is seated on the left side of the room along with the CBI officials for the hearing. His parents are present at the other side.

CBI says Karti Chidambaram not cooperating

In the last four days, there has been substantial progress. It is based on this that CBI seeks nine days remand. CBI says that Karti is not cooperating, adds that he is playing the victim card.

ASG Tushar Mehta makes his remarks

Tushar Mehta says, “Our investigation is not just about the 164 statements of Indrani. We have more evidence.” He asks asks the judge to read a few paragraphs from the documents given earlier in a sealed envelope. “We have recorded the confrontation with Indrani as well which if the judge wants we can put it in front of you,” he continues. Mehta adds that some development happened on Monday which has not been told in open court.

Hearing begins

Hearing has begun now. Tushar Mehta tenders unconditional apology for the delay.

The situation right now

CBI will file a reply seeking two weeks time to respond. Karthi has filed for bail in Patiala House Court. The plea was filed on Monday. Karti has said that he will be co-operating with the investigation agencies. On the bail application, CBI will file an application seeking 2 weeks to respond. Apart from that. CBI has moved application seeking further 9 days custody.

Karti’s lawyer Kapil Sibal says no arrest possible 

Senior Congress leader and lawyer Kapil Sibal, who is representing Karti Chidambaram in the case, told the bench on Tuesday that Karti Chidambaram should not be arrested since there is no FIR by the Enforcement Directorate, NDTV reporrted.

Recap: Karti’s parents  P Chidambaram and Nalini Chidambaram reached Patiala House Court

Indrani Mukerjea claims on camera that businessman demand $1 mn from her

Former media executive Indrani Mukerjea has reportedly claimed that Karti Chidambaram demanded $1 million from her, and that she paid him a part of this sum, at a hotel in New Delhi last year. After Firstpost reported on this allegation on 28 February, a confessional video, accessed by Times Now, depicts Indrani making the same allegation, adding that she “doesn’t care” about her credibility being questioned by Karti, or his father, former finance minister P Chidambaram, because she recorded her testimony before a magistrate under section 164 of the CrPC. Mukerjea, according to the on-camera revelation released by Times Now, also claimed that she met P Chidambaram in his North Block office.

CBI cites enormity of the case for seeking extension

Income Tax tightening its noose around Karti Chidambaram

According to the Income Tax department, Karti Chidambaram used the money that he received as bribe from Indrani Mukherjee to buy property in the United States. 

Confusion over the days sought for custody

While the CBI has sought an extension of custody of Karti Chidambaram, there is confusion over the number of days. While Bar & Bench is reporting that the apex investigation agency has demanded an extension of six days, Live Law is reporting seven days. CNN-News18, on the other hand, is stating that the CBI is seeking 9-day custody of Karti.

Karti likely to move Delhi High Court if denied bail

CBI to seek eight days more of custodial interrogation of Karti Chidambaram in INX Media case. But Karti looks to seek bail, and is likely to move Delhi High Court if denied this relief. CBI wants the hearing in post-lunch session.

CBI cites joint interrogation of Karti and Indrani

News18 reports that CBI cited the joint interrogation of Karti and Indrani Mukerjea of INX Media to extend the custody of the businessman. Appearing for Karti, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who also happens to be a senior Congress leader, stressed on personal liberty.

Supreme Court next hearing on Karti’s plea seeking protection from arrest on 8 March

Supreme Court also sought response from the Enforcement Directorate on Karti Chidambaram’s fresh plea seeking protection from arrest. The top court lists matter for hearing on 8 March.

ED’s action ‘serious infringment of fundamental rights’, says Karti

In the petition, Karti said the ED’s action is “the serious infringement of the Petitioner’s fundamental right to live with dignity guaranteed under Article 21 read with Articles 14 and 19 of the Constitution of India.”

Supreme Court refuses interim relief for Karti

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Supreme Court issued notice to Enforcement Directorate for quashing of all criminal proceedings initiated against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with FIPB approval for Aircel-Maxis and INX Media in 2006 and 2007.

The Bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra has refused to grant interim protection to Karti from arrest by ED Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal,who appeared for Karti said Karti will be arrested by ED once the CBI custody is over (Toda). He submitted that it is the same transactions for which, his client is in CBI custody presently and ED can’t investigate him without any FIR.

CBI demands 8-day custody of Karti

CBI not caged parrot but  “singing parrot” of govt:  Kapil Sibal

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The arrest of Karti Chidambaram by the CBI in the INX media case shows that the Indian investigating agencies are no longer caged parrots but “a singing parrot” of the government, senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal said.

The senior advocate, who has been representing Karti in the legal battle before the Supreme Court, said this was a case of “pure vendetta” as the CBI was helpless and had to take refuge of a statement by Indrani Mukerjea, an accused charged with murdering her own daughter.

Watch: Karti Chidambaram being taken out of court

P Chidambaram maintains stoic silence all through today; ‘I’ll be vindicated,’ shouts Karti Chidambaram

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Karti Chidambaram, who was directly taken into CBI custody until 6 March as soon as the court pronounced its order, shouted across to the media that he will be vindicated, NDTV reported. Meanwhile, his father P Chidambaram maintained a stoic silence, as media personals hurled questions at him, both on his way in and out to the court.

Karti allowed to wear gold chains in custody but no to home food; can see lawyers twice a day

The CBI officials wanted Karti Chidambaram to remove the gold chains he is wearing, when in custody, but he expressed his reluctance to do so. His lawyer told the court that he wears them for religious reasons. At this point the judge had to interfere and ask both parties to not spar on trivial things and proceed with the investigation, NDTV reported. Moreover, Karti’s request to be allowed to have home food was turned down.