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Are you saying you are so good, you won't appear before CBI: SC to Karti Chidambaram

The court also brushed aside Karti's allegation that he was being harassed in the name of the FIPB approval and that the real target was his father.

By Vicky
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There were several oral observations made by the Supreme Court which directed Karti Chidambaram to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation. Karti had challenged the look out circular issued against him by the CBI.

Are you saying you are so good, you won't appear before CBI: SC to Karti Chidambaram

Karti's counsel told the court that he is not at the mercy of the CBI. My quashing petition is before the Madras High Court. If they have courage, let them do what they want to under the law.

Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CBI said in his personal opinion a look out circular is a much softer option than other statutory remedies. The court then asked, "do you want to say you are so good that you do not want to appear before the CBI?"

To this Karti's advocate said," I am ready to appear today itself. But I need protection. A lawyer within hearing distance." The court permitted Karti to take a lawyer with him, but said that he would not be within the hearing distance of questioning.

The court also brushed aside Karti's allegation that he was being harassed in the name of the FIPB approval and that the real target was his father. The CBI alleged that firms owned by Karti influenced FIPB approval for Rs 305 crore irregular investment in INX Media.

Karti's counsel told the court that it has become the fashion of the day to target relatives of important politicians. The court however stopped the argument and said, " do you want to say you are so good that you do not want to appear before the CBI?"

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