A Delhi Court on Wednesday issued summons to Essar group promoters Anshuman and Ravi Ruia along with five others in the 2 G scam case. The court issued the summons after taking cognizance of CBI's charge sheet following investigation in the case.Special Judge O P Saini also issued summons to Loop Telecom promoters Kiran Khaitan, her husband I P Khaitan and Essar Group Director (Strategy and Planning) Vikas Saraf and three companies — Loop Telecom Pvt Ltd, Loop Mobile India Ltd and Essar Tele Holding — named as accused in the third charge sheet. They have been asked to appear before the court on 27th of next month.The CBI in its charge sheet has accused the Essar and Loop promoters of conspiring to cheat the Department of Telecommunication but has not found evidence to prosecute theme under the Prevention of Corruption Act.It said investigation has not revealed evidence to prove mala-fide on the part of public servants in the matter.In a statement, Essar Group had denied any involvement in the 2G scam and said it has complied with in totality with all conditions of telecom licenses.
News On AIR | December 21, 2011 6:27 PM
2 G scam: Court summons Essar promoters Anshuman, Ravi Ruia, 5 others