Karti tweeted today to announce that he has tested positive for the virus and that his symptoms are mild so has quarantined himself at home for Coronavirus. He however advised people who had come in contact with him over the past few days to follow prescribed Covid protocols.
The court said after hearing the counsel appearing for both sides, the instant application for withdrawal of the amount in question is allowed. In February, the top court took into consideration previous orders which allowed Karti to travel abroad, and then allowed him to travel to the UK and France between February 14, and March 1, 2020.
Karti said the government should be complimented for its efforts. He further spoke about complaints that people, being quarantined over coronavirus suspicion, have been kept in 'substandard' facilities under 'unhygienic' conditions.
The CBI and the ED had alleged that former finance minister P Chidambaram during the United Progressive Alliance regime, granted approval to the deal beyond his capacity benefitting certain persons, and received kickbacks.
The matter relates to the alleged non-disclosure of Rs 1.35 crore received by Karti Chidambaram, and his wife Srinidhi in cash for sale of land at Muttukadu near Chennai
As Kapil Sibal insisted that the petition be heard, Justice Ramana refused saying that without listing the matter he could not hear it.
On January 25, the Delhi High Court had reserved its order on Chidambaram's bail plea in the case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI.
She accepted to record her statements truthfully and provide true and complete facts in connection with the case in which P Chidambaram and his son are also accused.
A bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi has asked Karti Chidambaram to deposit a security deposit of Rs 10 crore.
The apex court also ordered Karti Chidambaram to deposit Rs 10 crore with the court if he wanted to go abroad.
