Chidambaram's 4-day custodial interrogation by CBI justified in INX Media case: Court
Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram was Thursday sent to four-day CBI custody by a Delhi court which said his custodial interrogation was justified in the INX Media case as the allegations against him are "serious in nature" and an "in depth investigation is required".
73-year-old Chidambaram, who was arrested on Wednesday after day-long high drama and spent a quiet night at the agency guest house in suite number 5 on the ground floor of its headquarters, was produced in the special court which "justified" CBI's demand for his custodial interrogation.
The court made it clear that "the investigating agency will ensure that the personal dignity of the accused is not violated in any manner".
Allegations of payment made to Chidambaram in 2007-08 and 2008-09 are "specific and categorical" and the "trail of this money", if so paid, is to be ascertained, the court said.
The enormity of money allegedly involved in this case and the persons who are accused necessitate an .