Supreme Court of India · 2019-10-22
P CHIDAMBARAM vs CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/35965
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- P CHIDAMBARAM
- Respondent
- CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
- Author
- HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE R. BANUMATHI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE R. BANUMATHI, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning the denial of bail to Shri P. Chidambaram in a case involving alleged corruption and irregularities in the Foreign Investment Promotion Board's clearance for INX Media. The court examined the charges under Section 120B IPC, Section 420 IPC, and the Prevention of Corruption Act, emphasizing the gravity of the allegations and the potential for tampering with evidence. Ultimately, the court upheld the High Court's decision to deny bail, citing the serious nature of the charges and the ongoing investigation.