The 2G spectrum scam refers to the 2008 grant of 122 telecom licences first-come, first-served at 2001 prices. The CAG estimated a notional loss of about Rs 1.…
Per Hindustan Times (28 Feb 2026): 13 listings since March 2024, six benches, adjourned to 19 May 2026; later outcome not found.
Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma allowed leave to appeal after six years and 125 listings. No acquittal was set aside.
Justice Yogesh Khanna took over from a retired judge and the CBI had to argue afresh.
Special Judge O. P. Saini said no admissible evidence came in about seven years and that public perception has no place in court.
The ED named 19 accused over Rs 200 crore paid to Kalaignar TV. All were acquitted in 2017.
The court held the first-come, first-served allocation arbitrary and unconstitutional. It was not a criminal ruling.
Charges were framed on 22 October 2011 against 17 accused; the verdict came six years later.
The CBI arrested the former telecom minister with two officials; Kanimozhi followed on 20 May 2011.
The CAG offered notional loss scenarios; the widely quoted one is about Rs 1.76 lakh crore. No court adopted it.
Raja quit under pressure three days before the CAG report was tabled. It was political, not legal.
Letters of intent went out in order of readiness at 2001-era prices, with payment due within hours.
The department received 575 applications from 46 companies and advanced the cut-off date.
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