The case came to be registered by the CBI after a search and seizure inquiry was conducted at the residence of Karti’s father, former Union Minister P Chidambaram on May 14. It was alleged that Karti Chidambaram was facilitating visas of 250 Chinese nationals after receiving illegal gratification of ₹50 lakh.
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Karti, contended that prima facie, illegality had not been established.
“This would happen in the normal course of events. Nothing to show the applicant is involved, other than the bare statement,” Sibal argued.
CBI opposed the application, stating there was no apprehension of arrest. The agency stated that it would give 48 hours’ notice in the event they wanted to arrest.
The Special judge, however, was of the opinion that 48 hours was too little a time as notice.
“…time of 48 hours of giving written notice to applicant…is less. At least 3 working days time may be given to the applicant for having recourse to legal remedies in case CBI intends to arrest him,” the Court recorded in the order.
Source: Barandbench
