INX Media case: Chidambaram to remain in judicial custody till September 5

Former union minister could have been sent to Tihar as CBI did not push for his custody on Tuesday

In a relief of sorts to P Chidambaram, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that the former finance minister will continue to remain in the custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation till September 5, when it will hear the matter again. The apex court’s direction for continuance of police custody is a relief for the former union minister, as he would have been sent to Tihar jail in judicial custody since CBI did not push for his custody on Tuesday.

“If we don't take his custody then the law must take its course. We don't need his custody,” Solicitor