P Chidambaram's ED custody extended by Delhi court till October 30

In connection with alleged money laundering accusations related to INX media case, Former Union Minister P Chidambaram's Enforcement Directorate (ED) remand has been extended till October 30 by a Delhi court on Thursday.

'Chidambaram suffers acute stomach pain'

Special judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar has extended custody even after Chidambaram's lawyer and senior Congress leer Kapil Sibal briefed  court of Chidambaram's medical condition that he has been suffering from acute stomach ache and sought a 2-day interim bail for treatment in Hyderab. Sibal elaborated that his client was taken to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) twice and appended that he should be granted bail so that Chidambaram could be taken to Hyderab to see doctor who kws his medical history. Sibal cited that doctors in Delhi have t been able to diagse illness, yet judge asserted that Chidambaram should be taken to AIIMS immediately in case of any medical complication. or conditions of his custody remain same, which includes provision of home-cooked food.

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Discrepancies in statements

probe ncy h sought 7-day custodial interrogation of 74-year old senior Congress leer. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for ED h opposed bail plea citing discrepancies in statements of witnesses, co-conspirators and Chidambaram. refore, he demanded  extension of custody so Chidambaram could be confronted with witnesses and or pieces of evidence.

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Solicitor General told court that Chidambaram was confronted with documentary evidence including email exchanges for laundering proceeds of crime. Mehta alleged Chidambaram answered 65 questions on first day at a substantial pace which got slowed down when he was confronted with documents. Hence, Mehta sought extension of custody to confront Chidambaram with witnesses. On contrary, Sibal said re is basis for furr remand and  ncy could have easily confronted Chidambaram with  witnesses all se days.

 judge extended custody but quizzed ED on ir pace of investigation. judge said that ncy wouldn't be able to complete investigation even after 50 days, considering slow pace of investigation.

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