2g Spectrum Scam

SC refuses to accept govt application on 2012 2G spectrum allocation

Application 'misconceived' and there is no 'reasonable cause' for entertaining it, says court registrar

Cong attacks BJP on 2G spectrum, says BJP's 'hypocrisy knows no bounds'

The Congress on Saturday said the BJP's "hypocrisy knows no bounds" and alleged that while it called the administrative allocation of 2G spectrum under the UPA a "scam", the Narendra Modi government was now seeking permission from the Supreme Court to "give away spectrum" without an auction. The opposition party's attack came after the Centre on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of its verdict in the 2G spectrum case which said the State was duty bound to adopt the auction route while transferring or alienating the country's natural resources. A top source, however, later said the government is not seeking to change the 2012 Supreme Court judgement that backed auction as the preferred mode of allocating telecom spectrum except for narrowly defined sectors such as satellite communication and defence where auction is not feasible. Attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, "The hypocrisy of the 'Modi Sarkar' and 'Bhrash

Delhi HC admits CBI's appeal challenging acquittals in 2G scam case

The Delhi High Court Friday admitted a CBI appeal against the acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja and 16 others in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case, paving the way for hearing in the matter six years after the plea was filed by the agency. Admitting the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) appeal, the high court said there are "some contradictions" in the trial court's judgment which require "deeper examination". It granted the CBI "leave to appeal", saying the probe agency has made out arguable points. "Leave to appeal" is a formal permission granted by a court to a party to challenge a decision in a higher court. "The court on the basis of material on record, and after going through the sworn testimonies, material on record, impugned judgment and the submissions made at bar by both the parties has reached on an objective satisfaction that there is a prima facie case which requires deeper examination and re-appreciation/re-appraisal of entire evidence," Justice Dinesh

Parliamentary standing committees that scrutinise Bills get less to do

The 17th Lok Sabha has the worst record compared to the previous three Houses in referring legislation to the institution framework

2G case: HC expresses strong displeasure over CBI's adjournment request

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma expressed his strong displeasure over the request for an adjournment and listed the matter for a day-to-day hearing for submissions

DoT against giving 5G spectrum to enterprises for private network: Report

The DoT will soon inform the cabinet and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) about its decision to go against private network providers

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Ex-telecom secy challenges govt sanction to file appeal in 2G spectrum case

Former telecom secretary Siddharth Behura has challenged in the Delhi High Court sanctions granted by the Central government for the CBI to file an appeal against his acquittal

2G spectrum scam: Special court to pronounce verdict on December 21

The court also directed all the accused to remain present before it on the next date when it will pronounce its verdict in three cases -- two filed by the CBI and the third by the ED

2G spectrum scam: High-profile case involving Raja, Kanimozhi in SC today

Special Judge OP Saini has been exclusively dealing with cases arising out of the 2G spectrum scam

2G spectrum scam: Special court may announce verdict date today

The special court hearing the cases had fixed November 7 as the next date of hearing when it will likely announce the date of the verdict

2G spectrum scam: Special court may announce verdict date today

The special court hearing the cases had fixed November 7 as the next date of hearing

2G spectrum scam: CBI special court defers hearing to October 25

The court said that the date of judgment will be finalised on the next date of hearing

Swamy seeks more time to show evidence, claims Tata's link in the 2G case

Swamy, also named unidentified CBI officials for protecting Tata in the 2G spectrum case.

2G spectrum scam: Court asks Swamy to bring more material against Tata

Swamy has filed complaint against Tata, former telecom minister A Raja and Niira Radia