Aircel-Maxis case: P Chidambaram's interim relief extended till Jul 10
New Delhi, Jun 5 (IBNS): The interim relief to former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram, who is accused in the Aircel-Maxis case, has been extended till Jul 10 by the lower court on Tuesday, media reports said.
Earlier the interim relief was granted to Chidambaram, the senior Congress leader, till Jun 5.
Chidambaram had appeared before the court on Tuesday but the court has said the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is investigating the case, can't arrest the former Finance Minister till 10th of the next month.
Interacting with media, lawyer and Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi, who was present at the hearing in the court, said Chidambaram will cooperate and will be present before the probing agency as and when required.
Chidambaram has been accused of granting Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance to the Rs 3500-crore Aircel-Maxis deal in 2006.
In 2006, Chidambaram was the Finance Minister in Dr. Manmohan Singh government at the Centre.
Chidambaram's son Karti was also arrested in connection to the case.
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