HC takes green route, orders 2G case accused to plant 3,000 trees each

Court grants 2 persons, 3 firms named in 2G scam one last chance to file replies against ED's plea

In a unique ‘cost’ imposed for seeking more time to file response to the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED’s) plea challenging their acquittal in the 2G case, the Delhi High Court (HC) on Thursday asked Swan Telecom’s promoter Shahid Balwa, the director of Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables, Rajeev Agarwal, and three firms, namely Dynamic Realty, DB Realty, and Nihar Constructions, to plant 3,000 trees each in the Delhi’s South Ridge forest area.

The said plantation has to be done before the next date of hearing. All the accused persons and companies have been directed by the court to appear before the Deputy