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Ajay Maken, the then Union Minister for State lodged a complaint against Tytler claiming that a forged letter was sent on his letterhead to the former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh
The Supreme Court has recently granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) a six-month extension to finish the trial of Congress leader, Jagdish Tytler and arms dealer Abhishek Verma in a forgery and corruption case.
In October 2022, the Top Court gave a six-month deadline to the CBI for concluding the trial, however, the agency sought more time to complete the proceedings.
Tytler and Verma are charged under the Penal Code, 1860 and Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for allegedly conspiring to defraud Chinese telecom firms.
Ajay Maken, the then minister of State for Home lodged a complaint against Tytler, claiming that a falsified letter on his letterhead was sent to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, requesting a relaxation of rules governing business visas.
The forged letter was then given to China-based telecom firms with the purpose of wrongfully assuring them of visa extension in India.
Special Judge MK Nagpal, Rouse Avenue District Court wrote to the Supreme Court in April, supporting CBI’s request for the time extension.
The Apex Court has now approved the same allowing the agency to wrap up the investigation within the next six months.
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