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2G case: Shahid Balwa takes shield of former SG Vahanvati

Swan Telecom Promoter Shahid Balwa, facing trial along with former Telecom Minister A Raja and 15 others in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case, today told a special court that then Solicitor General (SG) GE Vahanvati had said that the firm was eligible for the licenses.

ED concludes final arguments in 2G money laundering case

Special public prosecutor Anand Grover wrapped up his final arguments contending that the Rs 200 crore transaction between DMK-run Kalaignar TV (KTV) and the DB Group firms was "proceeds of crime" and not genuine.

2G:SC modifies 2011 orders, allows accused to move Delhi HC

"The court-appointed special public prosecutor says that the recording of evidence is over. Now final arguments have commenced. It would not be proper to deal with these," the bench said during the hearing.

Money laundering case: Swan Telecom promoter Balwa moves SC

A bench comprising Chief Justice H L Dattu and Justice A K Sikri ordered listing of plea of Balwa for hearing on November 18.

2G case: Final arguments from Dec 19

Special CBI Judge O P Saini, who was scheduled to hear the matter today, deferred the case after counsel for CBI and the accused sought more time.

2G scam probe: SC agrees to hear Prashant Bhushan's plea

Bhushan‘s petition raises some serious questions and alleges that the CBI director has attempted to scuttle the probe.

2G case: Anil Ambani reaches court to depose as CBI witness

Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group Chairman Anil Ambani has reached a Delhi court where he will depose as a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) prosecution witness in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

2G: Anil Ambani seeks exemption from appearing before court

Reliance Telecom had approached the apex court objecting to summoning of Anil as witness in the case before he was summoned by the trial court. He was then summoned by the trial court as a CBI witness on July 26.

Anil Ambani, wife Tina summoned as witness in 2G case

The CBI, in its plea, had sought summoning of Anil Ambani as witness in the case to ascertain the alleged investment of over Rs 990 crore by Reliance ADA Group companies in Swan Telecom Pvt Ltd, facing trial in the case along with its promoters Shahid Usman Balwa and Vinod Goenka.

Experts mixed on Anil Ambani's summon in 2G case

In a reaction to CNBC-TV18, legal experts hailed the 2G trial court summons to witnesses but question the efficacy of the court's decision and pointed out that this would lead to inordinate delays in the 2G trial.

2G: HC to hear CBI plea to make Anil Ambani witness on Fri

"Arguments heard. Put up for order on July 19," Special CBI Judge O P Saini said after hearing arguments from the CBI as well as the defence counsel on the plea.

2G: Witness identifies Anil's sign on docs linked to AAA

In the latest development in connection with the 2G spectrum allocation case, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) witness has identified the signature of Reliance ADAG chairman Anil Ambani on some documents.

CBI-Unitech plot pulls in Shahid Balwa, DB Realty tanks 20%

Mumbai-based real estate firm DB Realty crashed as much as 20 percent intraday on Tuesday as Network18 reports that CBI sources said company's promoter Shahid Balwa was also likely to be questioned along with AK Singh and Sanjay Chandra in 2G case.

2G case undertrials move SC against special bench orders

Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa and other accused today moved the Supreme Court against the order of its bench which had stayed proceedings on all petitions relating to the 2G spectrum case before the Delhi High Court.

Govt to begin 2G telecom spectrum auction on Monday

The government will begin, on Monday, the auction for telecom spectrum through which it is hoping to meet Rs 40,000 crore revenue target.

Raja to cross-examine key witness Srivastava from Sept 10

A court here holding the trial of the 2G spectrum case today asked former telecom minister A Raja to commence cross-examination of a key witness from September 10.

HC to hear Balwa's plea in 2G scam on Sept 6

Swan Telecom promoter Shahid UsmanBalwa's plea that he has been wrongly put on trial on charges of criminal breach of trust in the 2G spectrum allocation case, will be heard by the Delhi High Court on September 6.

2G accused given 7 days' exemption from attending court

Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa and director of Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Asif Balwa, facing trial in the 2G scam case, were on Friday given a week's exemption from attending court to facilitate their holy month of Ramzan.

Ex-Tel Secy had warned Raja against advancing cut-off date

Former Telecom Secretary D S Mathur today told a Delhi court that he had warned former Telecom Minister A Raja against advancing the cut-off date to receive applications for the 2G licences as the same may be considered "arbitrary" and could give rise to "legal complications".

2G case: A Raja completes one year in jail

Former Telecom Minister A Raja, the prime accused facing trial in the 2G case, today completed one year in jail since his arrest in the high-profile scam. Raja, who was the first one to be arrested in the case on February 2, last year, is languishing behind the bars as he has not yet moved any application for release on bail.