The Supreme Court today asked the CBI to explain on what basis it took decision not to oppose the bail plea of DMK MP Kanimozhi and four others in the trial court in 2G scam case. A bench of the apex court asked the Additional Solicitor General Haren Raval to make a statement before it tomorrow in this regard. The explanation was asked after it was pleaded by other accused in the case that the investigating agency should also treat them on equal footing as far as bail is concerned.

The court was hearing bail pleas of five corporate honchos who pleaded that they should be released as there is no chance of them tampering with the evidence.