The case stems from the Bofors scandal involving the Rs 1,437 crore howitzer gun deal signed between India and Swedish arms manufacturer Bofors in 1986 NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging the Delhi High Court’s 2005 decision that had quashed criminal proceedings against the Hinduja brothers in the Bofors payoff case, effectively bringing an end to the long-pending appeal filed by advocate Ajay K Agrawal.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Vinod K Chandran refused to adjourn the matter and declined to entertain further submissions during the hearing.The petitioner, appearing virtually, sought four weeks’ time to delete the names of respondents who had died. “I’m seeking four weeks’ time for deletion of the names, as respondent nos. 1 and 4 have expired,” the advocate told the court.Justice Pardiwala questioned the continued pendency of the matter and remarked, “What is all this about the Hinduja brothers and the CBI?”When informed that the Delhi High Court had exonerated the accused and quashed the proceedings, Justice Pardiwala said, “All proceedings were quashed. What is this? How many years have passed?”The petitioner responded that “The deal occurred in 1986.”As another counsel attempted to make submissions, Justice Pardiwala made it clear that the court would not postpone the matter. “No question of adjournment. It is a 2018 matter,” he said.Counsel appearing in the case argued that a separate appeal filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation had earlier been dismissed by the Supreme Court on the ground that the agency was already a respondent in the present petition and could raise all its arguments here.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe case stems from the Bofors scandal involving the Rs 1,437 crore howitzer gun deal signed between India and Swedish arms manufacturer Bofors in 1986. The CBI had alleged that the Hinduja brothers received millions in illegal payoffs linked to the contract.According to the investigation, Bofors paid nearly Rs 64 crore in kickbacks, with secret Swiss bank code names including Lotus and Tulip allegedly linked to the Hinduja family. The Delhi High Court, however, quashed the criminal proceedings against the brothers in 2005, a decision that remained under challenge until the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal on Friday.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Cancel Exams, Take Action’: Jharkhand LoP Babulal Marandi Slams Soren Govt, Backs Student ProtestsContent Creator Ayush Rana On Jharkhand Protest Funding, Viral Videos, Dhoni’s Silence & More‘Gen Z Protesters Are Not Anti-National’: RSS’ Mohan Bhagwat Says ‘Protest Is A Way Of Dialogue’Jharkhand’s ‘Sonam Wangchuk 2.0′ Devendra Nath Mahato Enters Day 5 Of Indefinite Hunger Strike Fast’Not Enemies’: Rijiju Meets Rahul Gandhi Over Sansad Logjam, Reacts To Amit Shah Statement DemandAtiq Ahmed’s Youngest Son Abaan Dies In Jhansi Road Accident, Conflicting Accounts Emerge Over Crash‘Youth Wants CJP To Become Political Party’: Dipke, Saurav Das Announce ‘Kya Bolti Public’ CampaignBombay HC Convicts Tehelka Founder Tarun Tejpal In 2013 Sexual Assault Case; Reverses 2021 AcquittalThe Bankipur Effect: How One Bypoll Has Put BJP’s Upper-Caste Strategy Under The SpotlightSupreme Court Frees Man After 22 Years In Jail, Overturns Wrong Conviction123PhotostoriesKahaani Ghar Ghar Kii actress Tina Parekh ditched designer lehenga and lavish venue; opted for a simple wedding surrounded by family in an ashram8 traditional varieties of South Indian idlis that are perfect for breakfastRakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani look straight out of modern-day ‘Ramayan’ in regal Gopi Vaid ensembles10 trendy three-letter baby names with beautiful meaningsYour 50s could decide how many years you live without dementia: Study says controlling 3 midlife health risks may add up to 12.6 healthy brain yearsJacqueline Fernandez proves charcoal is the new black in a show-stopping Manish Malhotra ensembleNo parenting book can prepare you for this: 7 powerful lessons every parent only learns through experienceNot everything you were taught was meant to set you free: 8 beliefs every woman needs to unlearn to finally live life on her own terms5 simple ways to reheat pizza so it tastes fresh again: Which method works best and why5 subtle signs the universe is preparing you for a new beginning123Hot PicksSaurav DasDelhi rainAbhijeet DipkeRRB ALP CBT 2 answer keyTN Agriculture BudgetTASMAC OnlineAnkur WarikooUPI transactionsGold rate todayTop TrendingAkhilesh YadavNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeTasmac Liquor Online PurchaseJPSC ProtestNagpur Rape CaseDelhi Wife MurderAkhilesh YadavTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging the Delhi High Court’s 2005 decision that had quashed criminal proceedings against the Hinduja brothers in the Bofors payoff case, effectively bringing an end to the long-pending appeal filed by advocate Ajay K Agrawal.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Vinod K Chandran refused to adjourn the matter and declined to entertain further submissions during the hearing.The petitioner, appearing virtually, sought four weeks’ time to delete the names of respondents who had died. “I’m seeking four weeks’ time for deletion of the names, as respondent nos. 1 and 4 have expired,” the advocate told the court.Justice Pardiwala questioned the continued pendency of the matter and remarked, “What is all this about the Hinduja brothers and the CBI?”When informed that the Delhi High Court had exonerated the accused and quashed the proceedings, Justice Pardiwala said, “All proceedings were quashed. What is this? How many years have passed?”The petitioner responded that “The deal occurred in 1986.”As another counsel attempted to make submissions, Justice Pardiwala made it clear that the court would not postpone the matter. “No question of adjournment. It is a 2018 matter,” he said.Counsel appearing in the case argued that a separate appeal filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation had earlier been dismissed by the Supreme Court on the ground that the agency was already a respondent in the present petition and could raise all its arguments here.
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The case stems from the Bofors scandal involving the Rs 1,437 crore howitzer gun deal signed between India and Swedish arms manufacturer Bofors in 1986. The CBI had alleged that the Hinduja brothers received millions in illegal payoffs linked to the contract.According to the investigation, Bofors paid nearly Rs 64 crore in kickbacks, with secret Swiss bank code names including Lotus and Tulip allegedly linked to the Hinduja family. The Delhi High Court, however, quashed the criminal proceedings against the brothers in 2005, a decision that remained under challenge until the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal on Friday.
