21 December 2017, 14:38 PM
2G scam case verdict echoes in Parliament, Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day
21 December 2017, 14:15 PM
A Raja reaches his residence in Delhi post acquittal in #2GScamVerdict , DMK supporters seen celebrating.
A Raja reaches his residence in Delhi post acquittal in #2GScamVerdict , DMK supporters seen celebrating pic.twitter.com/C5rCiw84Hp
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 13:29 PM
All the people of the industry who were accused have suffered enough, licenses cancelled, they were also unable to travel abroad: Mukul Rohatgi, former Attorney General
All the people of the industry who were accused have suffered enough, licenses cancelled, they were also unable to travel abroad: Mukul Rohatgi,former Attorney General #2GScamVerdict pic.twitter.com/ljEpIcOwXs
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 13:28 PM
Tamil Nadu: DMK supporters distribute sweets in celebration in Coimbatore after the acquittal of all the accused in 2G scam case verdict by Delhi's Patiala House Court.
Tamil Nadu: DMK supporters distribute sweets in celebration in Coimbatore after the acquittal of all the accused in #2GScamVerdict by Delhi's Patiala House Court. pic.twitter.com/Hnfc6lrfm2
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 13:27 PM
We are very happy that justice has prevailed. It is a big day for the DMK family. It is an answer to all the blames & the problems we faced, says Kanimozhi
We are very happy that justice has prevailed. It is a big day for the DMK family. It is an answer to all the blames & the problems we faced: Kanimozhi after her acquittal #2GScamVerdict pic.twitter.com/pvwuIxfMcj
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 13:26 PM
Each & every case of spectrum allocation was quashed by SC (in 2012) as arbitrary & unfair, the policy was quashed as unfair & intended to cause loss to GoI & the govt was directed to have a fresh policy by which an auction would take place: Arun Jaitley
21 December 2017, 13:23 PM
I am sure that the investigative agencies will have a close look at it (the judgement & acquittal of accused) and decide what has to be done: Arun Jaitley
21 December 2017, 13:23 PM
Congress leaders are treating this judgement as some kind of a badge of honour & a certification that it was an honest policy: Arun Jaitley
21 December 2017, 13:22 PM
The fact that the policy caused loss is clear form the fact that the subsequent auctions got a much higher price: Arun Jaitley
21 December 2017, 13:16 PM
The acquittal of all the accused by the special court has brought happiness to us. The verdict further proves that there was no wrong done. All this has been proved: MK Stalin, DMK working president
21 December 2017, 13:16 PM
We are saying that the PM should come to the house and give a clarification, this govt was formed on the basis that UPA was embroiled in 2G and other scams, but now it has been proved that it was just a scam of lies by the opposition: Kapil Sibal
21 December 2017, 12:57 PM
Former PM Manmohan Singh says he is 'vindicated' after the court verdict in 2G scam cases.
21 December 2017, 12:16 PM
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Tamilisai Soundararajan alleges heavy distribution of cash in the constituency, says a report
21 December 2017, 11:48 AM
If the Government has concrete evidence, then they should take the matter to a higher court: Anna Hazare.
If the Government has concrete evidence, then they should take the matter to a higher court: Anna Hazare #2GScamVerdict pic.twitter.com/wkTmT9JJm3
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 11:47 AM
Congress leader Kapil Sibal reacts to the 2G spectrum case verdict by the Patiala House court.
Aaj meri baat siddh ho gayi, koi corruption nahi, koi loss nahi. Agar scam hai to jhooth ka scam hai, vipaksh aur Vinod Rai ke jhooth ka. Vinod Rai ko desh ke saamne maafi maangni chahiye: Kapil Sibal,Congress #2Gverdict pic.twitter.com/nHTCTyiziC
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 11:46 AM
DMK workers celebrate in Coimbatore after Patiala House Court acquitted all in 2G scam cases.
Tamil Nadu: DMK workers celebrate in Coimbatore after Patiala House Court acquitted all in #2GScamVerdict pic.twitter.com/9LttRdjZyV
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 11:25 AM
Clearly, the Court found that innocent people have been wronged. Justice has worked as it is supposed to work in our country: Shashi Tharoor, Congress.
Clearly the Court found that innocent people have been wronged. Justice has worked as it is supposed to work in our country: Shashi Tharoor, Congress #2GScamVerdict pic.twitter.com/MK8IEYHVuV
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 11:25 AM
We are waiting for copy of the judgement. We will take legal opinion on it after that, says CBI.
We are waiting for copy of the judgement. We will take legal opinion on it after that: CBI #2GScamVerdict
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 11:21 AM
Congress leader Manish Tiwari attacks former CAG Vinod Rai for allegedly submitting a false and misleading report on 2G spectrum allocation scam.
Mr VINOD RAI Former CAG must Apologise to the nation for throwing presumptive sensational Corrosive numbers into public discourse.He was author of imbecile 1.76 thousand crore loss theory that I had destroyed during my cross examination of Rai in JPC.court has affirmed JPC Report
— Manish Tewari (@ManishTewari) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 11:20 AM
The CBI should appeal in High Court against acquittals of all 17 accused, including A Raja and Kanimozhi: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy
21 December 2017, 11:18 AM
“Like a good lawyer, I will comment only after reading the full verdict,” says A Raja.
21 December 2017, 11:15 AM
WATCH: Former Telecom Minister A Raja talking to media after being acquitted in the 2G scam cases.
#WATCH: Former Telecom Minister A Raja after being acquitted in the #2GScam pic.twitter.com/hmu8oWOZeD
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 11:13 AM
First visuals of former Telecom Minister A Raja after being acquitted in the 2G spectrum scam cases.
#Delhi: Former Telecom Minister A Raja after being acquitted in the #2GScam pic.twitter.com/9kHVtApsT1
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 11:09 AM
DMK supporters marching and celebrating outside Patiala House Court after the pronouncement of 2G scam case verdict.
Delhi: DMK supporters marching and celebrating outside Patiala House Court after the Court's pronouncement of #2GScamVerdict. All accused have been acquitted. pic.twitter.com/LtLzDbyQ2h
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 11:08 AM
I would love to thank everyone who stood by me: Kanimozhi, Rajya Sabha MP.
I would love to thank everyone who stood by me: Kanimozhi, Rajya Sabha MP #2GScamVerdict pic.twitter.com/3plOl0RlLE
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 11:07 AM
“There cannot be a bigger indictment of Vinod Rai,” former finance minister P Chidambaram says.
Allegation of a major scam involving the highest levels of Government was never true, was not correct and that has been established today: P Chidambaram,Congress #2GScamVerdict pic.twitter.com/bfVgL14ES9
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 11:06 AM
Victory begins now. This case was pursued with political motives. Conspiracies were hatched against us but all have been blown away now: Durai Murugan, senior DMK leader.
Victory begins now. With political motives this case was put in us. Conspiracies were hatched against us but all have been blown away now: Durai Murugan, Senior DMK Leader pic.twitter.com/UfWzwmIO5y
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 11:05 AM
The Court said that the prosecution has miserably failed to prove any of its charge. Thus all accused are acquitted: Vijay Aggarwal, Lawyer of Swan Telecom promoters Shahid Usman Balwa, Vinod Goenka and others.
The Court said that the prosecution has miserably failed to prove any of its charge. Thus all accused are acquitted: Vijay Aggarwal, Lawyer of Swan Telecom promoters Shahid Usman Balwa, Vinod Goenka and others #2GScamVerdict pic.twitter.com/MgWCLKApNE
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 10:59 AM
We stand vindicated, say DMK leaders after the court verdict.
21 December 2017, 10:57 AM
Celebrations erupt outside the Patiala House Court after the verdict was pronounced.
#Delhi: #Visuals of A Raja; Scenes outside Patiala House Court, all acquitted. #2GScamVerdict pic.twitter.com/TWW2kCJOPT
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 10:54 AM
All accused have been acquitted as CBI failed to produce concrete evidence against all accused, Special CBI court judge OP Saini said.
21 December 2017, 10:50 AM
The Special CBI court acquitted all accused, including former telecom minister A Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and several others, in the 2G spectrum case.
21 December 2017, 10:39 AM
Security tightened outside the Patiala House Court in view of the 2G scam case verdict.
21 December 2017, 10:38 AM
If convicted, A Raja, the former telecom minister, faces six-month jail to life imprisonment.
21 December 2017, 10:37 AM
''We have submitted all the papers. We will wait for the verdict. I can't comment now,” A Raja said before reaching the court.
21 December 2017, 10:29 AM
Minor scuffle reported between the security personnel and the DMK supporters outside the Patiala House Court.
21 December 2017, 10:28 AM
Kanimozhi's mother Rajathi Ammal and husband G Aravindaan and other DMK leaders are also present at the special court.
21 December 2017, 10:27 AM
A large number of DMK supporters are also present outside the court.
21 December 2017, 10:25 AM
Kanimozhi’s half-brother MK Alagiri is also present in the court.
21 December 2017, 10:19 AM
A Raja and Kanimozhi have reached court.
Delhi: Former Telecom Minister A Raja arrives at Patiala House Court for #2GScamVerdict pic.twitter.com/weXfgfSeGJ
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017
21 December 2017, 10:18 AM
Raja was released on bail after spending nearly a year in jail.
21 December 2017, 10:17 AM
He was accused of cheating, forgery and conspiracy. The CBI chargesheet also said he misled then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The trial started soon after.
21 December 2017, 10:14 AM
A Raja has denied any wrongdoing. He has claimed that all decisions were taken after apprising then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and were based on inputs from DoT, other Cabinet Ministers and the then Solicitor General.
21 December 2017, 10:13 AM
The special CBI court, had directed all accused, including Raja, Kanimozhi and others, to remain present before it today for the verdict.
21 December 2017, 10:13 AM
Two cases have been filed by the CBI and another one by the ED.
21 December 2017, 10:13 AM
Special CBI judge OP Saini is scheduled to pronounce the judgements in separate cases lodged by the CBI and the ED in the scam which rattled the former prime minister Manmohan Singh-led UPA government.
21 December 2017, 10:12 AM
The CAG report said in 2007-2008, the 2G licences had been given to telecom operators at throwaway prices instead of allocation through a free and fair bidding process.
21 December 2017, 10:10 AM
The CAG report said in 2007-2008, the 2G licences had been given to telecom operators at throwaway prices instead of allocation through a free and fair bidding process.
21 December 2017, 10:10 AM
The scam relates to the granting of 2G spectrum licence allocations in 2007-08 which caused the loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore, according to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
