Individuals can be tried without being named as accused: SC

This development is likely to have serious repercussions for Airtel‘s Sunil Mittal and Essar‘s Ravi Ruia who have been named in the additional spectrum case.

January 10, 2014 / 22:38 IST

26 Aug, 2025 12:21

Volume

Todays L/H

The Supreme Court today stated that a person can be tried even if he or she is not named an accused or even if his/her name is not in a chargesheet. The only criteria for trying the person is if there is any evidence against them.

This development is likely to have serious repercussions for Airtel’s Sunil Mittal and Essar’s Ravi Ruia who have been named in the additional spectrum case.

Also read: MTNL shares gain on 4G spectrum refund

While both Mittal and Ruia have challenged the summons issued to them in the 2G case, this judgment could open up chances of their trial if there is evidence against them.

first published: Jan 10, 2014 10:29 pm

Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!

Subscribe to Tech Newsletters

Al Edge Newsletter On Saturdays

Find the best of Al News in one place, specially curated for you every weekend.
MC Tech 3 Newsletter Daily-Weekdays

Stay on top of the latest tech trends and biggest startup news.

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347