The pre-trial arguments for framing charges against the accused in the 2G case saw former telecom minister A Raja and DMK MP Kanimozhi's lawyer suggest they want Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to appear as a witness. CNBC-TV18 asked legal experts whether this could come to pass.
Here's the full report by CNBC-TV18's Malvika Jain.The prime minister's name has been dragged on several occasions by the 2G accused but can the resident of 7, RCR be summoned to a trial court?
According to RS Sodhi Former High Court Judge, says he can.
Indra Gandhi was summoned by the Allahabad HC, points out senior advocate Raju Ramachandran
However, the decision to summon a sitting prime minister is completely the court
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