The court observed that the CBI can raise an appeal against the same HC verdict in another petition filed by advocate Ajay Agarwal.
The Supreme Court Friday dismissed an appeal filed by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the Delhi High Court verdict discharging the Hinduja brothers in the Bofors case. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said it was not convinced with the grounds given by the CBI for the delay in filing the appeal.
Bofors case: Supreme Court rjects the CBi's appeal against Delhi Hc order quashing charges against Hinduja brothers. But says agency can raise its points in another pending petition on same matter filed by advocate Ajay Aggarwal @IndianExpress
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The court observed that the CBI can raise an appeal against the same HC verdict in another petition filed by advocate Ajay Agarwal which has been pending and the agency can raise all grounds in that case.
The deal of Rs 1,437-crore was made between India and Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors for the supply of 400 units of 155-mm Howitzer guns for the Indian Army on March 24, 1986.
In April 16, 1987, the Swedish Radio had claimed that AB…
