INX case: CBI files chargesheet against Chidambaram, hearing on Oct 21

The Asian Age.

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The chargesheet names 14 accused, including Karti, former media baron Peter and Indrani Mukherjee.

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New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday has filed chargesheet in a Delhi court against former finance minister P Chidambaram in INX Media case. The matter will be heard on October 21.

The chargesheet names 14 accused, including Karti Chidambaram, former media baron Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukherjee.

The court had on Thursday allowed the Enforcement Directorate to quiz Chidambaram till October 24 and extended his judicial custody in the INX corruption case lodged by the CBI till the same date.

More details are awaited.

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