Delhi HC Seeks CBI Stand on Karti Chidambaram's Plea in Chinese Visa Scam Case
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Delhi HC Seeks CBI Stand on Karti Chidambaram's Plea in Chinese Visa Scam Case
- •Delhi High Court sought CBI's response on Karti Chidambaram's plea challenging corruption and conspiracy charges in the Chinese visa scam.
- •Justice Manoj Jain refused to stay trial court proceedings but issued notice for a reply by February 12.
- •Karti Chidambaram's counsel argued no case was made out, citing absence of public servants in bribe allegations and reliance on an approver's statement.
- •The trial court had ordered framing of charges against Karti Chidambaram and six others on December 23, 2025, for criminal conspiracy and corruption.
- •The CBI alleged Karti Chidambaram facilitated visas for Chinese workers of TSPL for a bribe of ₹50 lakh, routed through Bell Tools.
Why It Matters: Delhi HC seeks CBI's reply on Karti Chidambaram's challenge to charges in the Chinese visa scam.
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