Lengthy arguments in 2G scam case irks special CBI judge

"What I am afraid of is that it (the on-going agruments) might become endless," Judge O P Saini said.

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New Delhi | October 10, 2011 09:41 PM IST

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Lengthy arguments on framing of charges in 2G spectrum scam case today irked the Special CBI Judge who told defence lawyers to be brief as otherwise the proceedings would become “endless”.

“What I am afraid of is that it (the on-going agruments) might become endless,” Special CBI Judge O P Saini said.

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A visibly perturbed judge asked the lawyers to conclude their arguments by October 13 on CBI’s plea to invoke additional charges of criminal breach of trust against 17 accused including former Telecom Minister A Raja.

Complete the arguments by October 13. If you (counsel) keep on arguing for so long,then the arguments might become endless. When will I pass the order?

“You (counsel) adjust timings among yourselves,” he said.