Verdict in 2G spectrum scam case to be pronounced on December 21

New Delhi: The Patiala House Court will pronounce its verdict in 2G spectrum scam case against former Telecom Minister A Raja, DMK Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi on December 21.

The court was hearing two separate cases related to 2G spectrum allocation. One is being probed by the CBI and the other by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

On being asked about his expectations about verdict pronouncement on 21 December, A Raja said, "I am not a judge, I am a law abiding citizen, I faced trial & have faith in the judiciary".

The court had concluded final arguments in the case on April 26.

According to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Raja was biased in allocating 2G mobile air waves and operating licences to telecom firms, causing a huge loss to the state exchequer.

The CBI charge-sheet said Rs 200 crore were transferred from DB Group to Kalaignar TV, which were kickbacks in lieu of allocation of 2G spectrum to Swan Telecom Pvt Ltd.

The ED has filed a separate case related to money laundering alleging that a conspiracy was hatched by Raja, Kanimozhi, DMK supremo M. Karunanidhi's wife Dayalu Ammal and others and that the Rs 200 crore was proceeds of the crime.

All accused, including Raja, are out on bail in this case.