ACJM of Alipur court Haradhan Mukherjee remanded Mitra for a 13-day jail custody while CBI had prayed for 14 days.
Prosecution counsel told the court that Saradha is a major financial scam which affected lakhs of people, and as Mitra was holding a high position, he might tamper with evidences if released on bail.
The counsel said that for collecting more evidences, judicial custody of Mitra was required. If required, CBI might also pray for his custody during the period till January two, he said.
The minister said he refused to allow taking voice samples as it was rejected by the same court.
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He said Mitra's involvement in the case was yet to be ascertained and hence his further custodial stay was not required.
The judge asked CBI to file the application later and serve notice to the parties concerned.