2G scam: HC rejects ex-telecom secretary Behura's bail plea
11 Aug 2011
The bail plea of former telecom secretary Siddhartha Behura, was dismissed by Justice Ajit Bharihoke of the Delhi high court.
Behura has been in custody for his alleged role in the 2G spectrum scam.
"The bail application is dismissed," Justice Bharihoke said.
He said that prima facie involvement of the Behura in the conspiracy to cause undue advantage to Swan Telecom Pvt Ltd was apparent.
"This gives a glimpse of the quantum of monetary gain caused to Swan Telecom by the petitioner in conspiracy with other public servants," Justice Bharihoke said while detailing the entire transaction involving allocation of spectrum licence.
"In view of the above, looking into the huge monetary gain caused to Swan Telecom Pvt Ltd and the gravity of the offence, I do not deem it a fit case for admitting the petitioner on bail, particularly when the trial is yet to commence," the judge said.
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