Maran brothers let off in illegal BSNL telephone exchange connection case

CBI Special Court cites failure of prosecution to prove their involvement for the decision

A CBI Special Court has discharged former Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanithi Maran, chairman of Sun TV Network, in a case of illegal BSNL telephone exchange connection, stating that the prosecution had failed to prove their involvement.

Chennai 14th Additional City Civil Court for CBI cases discharged the brothers on Wednesday.

Last month, the CBI had opposed the discharge petitions filed by Dayanidhi Maran, Kalanithi and others, saying there was prima facie evidence to proceed against them. The Marans, however, contended that they had not caused any loss and were innocent.

The case dates back to Dayanidhi Maran's tenure as