High court to decide on CBI plea in 2G case today

The Delhi high court on Friday admitted the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal challenging acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja, firms and others in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

The judge had reserved his decision on this aspect on March 14. (HT file photo)

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma said on the basis of the material on record and the submissions made by the lawyers for the parties, a prima facie case is made out by the CBI which requires deeper examination.

“The court on the basis of material on record sworn testimonies and the impugned judgement, is of an opinion that a prima case facie has been made out which requires deeper examination of the entire evidence,” a bench of justice Sharma said.