Court allows CBI to quiz Raja, Behura, Doshi

A Delhi court today allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is yet to file its third supplementary charge sheet in the 2G scam, to quiz afresh former telecom minister A Raja, former telecom secretary Siddhartha Behura and Reliance ADAG Group MD Gautam Doshi in judicial custody.

Special CBI judge O P Saini allowed the agency’s application, seeking to interrogate key accused afresh for the ongoing probe.

The court trashed the vehement plea of defence lawyers that they were in the dark as to why the agency wanted to interrogate the accused again.

“It is between the court and the prosecution. The accused has no right to be heard in this regard at this stage. The application (of CBI) is allowed,” it said.

During the argument, a defense counsel raised objection, “The CBI must clarify as to why and in which regard, they are seeking permission for interrogation. We are in the dark. The court is saying the argument on charges should begin, but new things are coming in light now”.

CBI has moved the plea seeking interrogation of Raja and others, who are in judicial custody in connection with the case on Monday.

“Further investigation is being carried out and the three accused, namely A Raja, Siddharth Behura and Gautam Doshi are required to be examined in judicial custody in the interest of the case,” the application said.