Archive · 25 Jul 2025
CBI Opposes Karti Chidambaram Plea, Citing 'Kingfisher' MP
The CBI is fighting against Karti Chidambaram, a Member of Parliament (MP), to keep restrictions on his bail.
The CBI mentioned that another MP, associated with Kingfisher, is currently in the UK, to support their argument.
Chidambaram's lawyer said that his client is an MP, and therefore, unlikely to run away.
The judge questioned the CBI's argument.
The court decided to move the hearing date forward.
CBI opposed Karti Chidambaram's plea to ease bail conditions, citing a comparison with a former MP.
The CBI referenced 'one MP from Kingfisher' who is currently in the UK in their argument.
Karti Chidambaram's lawyer argued his client is an MP and not a flight risk.
The court questioned the CBI's reasoning that everyone would flee, based on one person's actions.
The court advanced the hearing on Chidambaram's plea from October 16 to September 10.
- Who
- CBI, Karti Chidambaram and his lawyer.
- What
- CBI opposes Karti Chidambaram's plea to ease bail conditions in the Delhi High Court.
- When
- July 25, with the hearing advanced to September 10.
- Where
- Delhi High Court.
- Why
- CBI argues against easing bail conditions due to a concern about flight risk, referencing a comparison with a former MP who is currently in the UK.
- Defendant
- Karti Chidambaram
- Case
- INX media corruption case
- CBI's Argument
- Cited 'one MP from Kingfisher' in UK
- Hearing Advancement
- From October 16 to September 10
- Original Bail Grant
- March 2018