CBI vs A. Raja and others — 2G Spectrum allocation case

Updates

1. News3 Jan 2018

   Silence of the crusaders

   The verdict in the 2G spectrum case seems to have undermined the BJP's propaganda blitz about corruption during the United Progressive Alliance regime.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A special court delivered a verdict in the case involving the allocation of mobile airwaves.

   Who:

   The CBI is the investigating agency and A. Raja is an accused person in the court.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Jan 2018.

   Where:

   Special CBI Court.

   Why:

   The verdict undermined a propaganda campaign by the BJP regarding corruption under the previous government.

   What it means:

   The court decision weakened political arguments made about corruption during the United Progressive Alliance government.

   The Hindu
2. News21 Dec 2017

   2G Spectrum Case: After 2G Verdict, Spotlight On 122 Licenses Scrapped by Supreme Court

   What happens to the 122 telecom licences scrapped by the Supreme Court depends on whether investigators will contest today's Delhi court order acquitting...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court acquitted the people involved in a major telecom case.

   Who:

   The CBI is the investigating agency and the Delhi court is the authority that issued the acquittal. The accused are A. Raja and others.

   When:

   Reported on 21 Dec 2017.

   Where:

   Special CBI Court in Delhi.

   Why:

   The court decided on an acquittal for the accused parties.

   What it means:

   The future of telecom licenses depends on whether investigators choose to challenge this court order.

   NDTV