The Enforcement directorate (ED) and CBI are investigating how Karti Chidambaram allegedly managed to get a clearance from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) in the Aircel-Maxis deal when his father was the Union Finance Minister in 2006.
Chidambaram, who was considered one of the most powerful ministers in the previous UPA government, was questioned by the probe agency for over six hours.
Chidambaram, who was considered one of the most powerful ministers in the previous UPA government, was questioned by the probe agency for over six hours.
Chidambaram's role has come under the scanner in the Rs 3,500 crore Aircel-Maxis deal in which the ED has already questioned his son, Karti.
The court has already granted interim protection from arrest till July 10 to Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram.
Special Judge O P Saini granted relief to the son of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram after the counsel for the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought time to argue on Karti's application seeking anticipatory bail.
While granting anticipatory bail to Karti, court directed him to appear before the investigating officer whenever he is summoned. The court then adjourned the matter till April 16.
The CBI had issued a summon in September to Karti asking him to appear before it for questioning on October 4 in the Aircel-Maxis case, which he has challenged.
A special court discharged all accused in the Aircel-Maxis case, including former Telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran.
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