SC refuses to entertain Chidambaram’s plea in CBI case, calls it ‘infructuous’

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Former finance minister P Chidambaram. File Photo

New Delhi, August 26: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain Congress leader P Chidambaram’s plea challenging the dismissal of his anticipatory bail in a corruption case lodged by the CBI in the INX Media scam.

The apex court said his petition has become “infructuous” as Chidambaram has already been arrested by the CBI.

A Bench comprising justices R Banumathi and A S Bopanna said Chidambaram is at liberty to seek remedy in accordance with the law.

Chidambaram, whose CBI custody is ending today, will be produced before a trial court where the agency can further seek his custody.

At present the apex court Bench is hearing issues relating to the money-laundering case lodged by the ED in connection with the INX Media scam. PTI