CBI seeks extension of Chidambaram’s judicial custody in INX Media case

Chidambaram, 74, was arrested by the CBI August 21 and is lodged in Tihar jail under judicial custody in the corruption case.

New Delhi: Former finance minister P Chidambaram was produced in a Delhi court Thursday on the expiry of his 14-day judicial custody in connection with the INX Media corruption case.

The CBI sought extension of the veteran Congress leader’s judicial remand before Special judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Chidambaram, opposed the investigative agency’s plea to extend his judicial custody.

Sibal moved an application on behalf of Chidambaram seeking regular medical checkup and adequate supplementary diet during judicial custody in Tihar Jail.

He said that the 73-year old Congress leader is suffering from various ailments and has lost weight during the custody, to which he was sent September 5.

PTI

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