Aircel-Maxis case: Delhi HC stays trial against PC

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed the trial court proceedings against senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate. The high court also issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and sought...

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New Delhi, Updated At : 06:36 AM Nov 21, 2024 IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed the trial court proceedings against senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate.

The high court also issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and sought its response on Chidambaram’s petition challenging the trial court’s order taking cognisance of the chargesheet filed by the agency against him and his son Karti in the money laundering case.

“Notice issued. Till the next date of hearing, the proceedings against the petitioner shall remain stayed. List on January 22,” Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri said, adding that he would pass a detailed order later.