Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid has denied charges of misappropriation of funds by a trust run by him and his wife. The charges has been leveled by a private media group. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, he said he was ready for any probe in this regard.

On the issue of his resignation, Mr. Khurshid said he leaves the decision about his continuation in government to the Congress High Command.

In New Delhi India Against Corruption volunteers staged protests at the Indira Gandhi International Airport when Mr. Khurshid returned from London today, demanding his resignation. Protests were also held at other places in the city.