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Supreme Court dismisses final appeal in Bofors case

The Supreme Court of India has officially closed the Bofors payoff case by dismissing an appeal that challenged a 2005 Delhi High Court ruling. The 2005 decision had previously annulled criminal proceedings against the Hinduja brothers. By rejecting the plea filed by advocate Ajay K Agrawal, the Supreme Court has brought the long-standing legal prosecution to a final conclusion.

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What Happened

The Supreme Court of India dismissed an appeal on Thursday that sought to challenge the 2005 acquittal of the Hinduja brothers in the Bofors case. The court declined to grant additional time for arguments, effectively ending the legal proceedings that had been pursued by the Central Bureau of Investigation and other petitioners over several years.

This ruling marks the final judicial closure of the Bofors prosecution, which originated from allegations involving a Swedish arms manufacturer. The decision upholds the 2005 Delhi High Court order that had previously cleared the Hinduja brothers of criminal charges, concluding a legal dispute that has persisted for decades.

Key Facts

  1. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the 2005 Delhi High Court ruling.
  2. The 2005 ruling had annulled criminal proceedings against the Hinduja brothers.
  3. The Bofors case involved allegations against a Swedish arms manufacturer.
  4. The Supreme Court declined to allow further time for arguments in the case.
  5. This decision marks the final legal closure of the Bofors prosecution.

The Timeline6

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 7 Aug

    1. TOIThe Times of India
      SC dismisses plea challenging Delhi HC relief to Hinduja brothers in Bofors case
    2. ToIndia Today
      Supreme Court closes chapter on Bofors case, rejects plea against Hindujas
    3. HTHindustan Times
      'What's all this about Hinduja brothers, CBI?': SC draws curtain on Bofors case, rejects plea against 2005 acquittal
    4. ETThe Economic Times
      SC closes long-pending Hinduja plea in Bofors case
    5. PVPrajavani
      ಬೊಫೋರ್ಸ್ ವಿಚಾರಣೆ ಅಂತ್ಯಗೊಳಿಸಿದ SC: ಹಿಂದುಜಾ ಸಹೋದರರ ವಿರುದ್ಧದ ಅರ್ಜಿ ವಜಾ
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    1. SPSangbad Pratidin
      বহাল হাই কোর্টের রায়, বোফর্স মামলায় ইতি টানল সুপ্রিম কোর্ট, হিন্দুজাদের বিরুদ্ধে আবেদন খারিজ

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  • English4 outlets
  • Bengaliবাংলা1 outlet
  • Kannadaಕನ್ನಡ1 outlet

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2 states with local coverage. Spread across the country, with no regional concentration. Also carried by 4 national mastheads.

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