New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) may interrogate former telecom minister A Raja and his former secretary Siddharth Behura again on Monday.
The central investigation agency will question them and Reliance executive Gautam Doshi in the Patiala House Court premises.
The CBI on Saturday had sought permission from the court to interrogate the trio, who are currently in Tihar jail after the special CBI court sent them to judicial custody.
Special CBI Judge OP Saini allowed the application of the agency that in the interest of the case, it required to interrogate key accused afresh during the on-going probe.
The court also trashed the vehement plea of defence lawyers that they were in dark as to why the agency wanted to interrogate the accused again.
"It is between the court and the prosecution. Accused has no right to be heard in this regard at this stage. The application (of CBI) is allowed," it said.
During the argument, a defence counsel raised the objection, saying "CBI must clarify as to why and in which regard, they are seeking permission for interrogation."
"We are in dark. Court is saying that argument on charges should begin but new things are coming in light now," the defence counsel said.
CBI has moved the plea seeking interrogation of Raja and others, who are in judicial custody, in connection with the case, on Monday.
"Further investigation is being carried out and three accused persons namely A Raja, Siddharth Behura and Gautam Doshi are required to be examined in judicial custody in interest of the case," the application said.
Sources say the CBI wants to question the trio before it files the next chargesheet, which is likely to deal with Essar and Loops association.
(With additional information from PTI)
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