2G scam: Court dismisses bail of Morani, sent to Jail

Bollywood bigwig Karim Morani, an accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scam, was on Monday sent to Tihar Jail by a Delhi court which rejected his bail plea and ordered his arrest.

"Bail is dismissed. Take him to custody," Special CBI judge, O P Saini, said while pronouncing the order. Morani, Cineyug Films Pvt Ltd Director, now joins a long list of multi-crore 2G scam accused who have been sent to Tihar jail.

The court said Morani, who is accused of facilitating the transaction of Rupees 200 crore from D B Realty to DMK-run Kalaignar TV, in which DMK MP Kanimozhi holds 20 per cent stake, has "failed to make out a case for bail."

The court also questioned his conduct and said the apprehension of the CBI that he may influence the witnesses if not arrested cannot be ruled out. "Considering the magnitude of the crime, nature and anormity of allegations, character of evidence on record, and the apprehension that the witnesses may be influenced in case the accused is released on bail, I have no hesitation in holding that accused (Morani) has failed to make out a case for bail.

"The bail application is without merit and the same is dismissed," Special CBI judge, O P Saini, said. Morani is accused of facilitating the transaction of Rupees 200 crore from D B Realty to DMK-run Kalaignar TV, in which DMK MP Kanimozhi holds 20 per cent stake.

The Special Judge, in its 67-page order, also observed that Morani used every possible legal subterfuge by filing various applications to delay the proceedings.