A special court on Wednesday decided to commence arguments next month on framing charges in a coal block allocation case in which ex-Coal Secretary HC Gupta and two others were summoned as accused.
Special CBI Judge Bharat Parashar posted the matter for September 14 and 15 after the advocates appearing for Gupta, accused firm <g data-gr-id="14">Pushp</g> Steels and Mining Pvt Ltd (PSMPL) and its Director Atul Jain said the case be fixed for arguments on framing of charges.
“Counsel (for accused) have also very fairly stated that the matter may now be fixed for arguments on charge as in the meantime if any document is found deficient by them they will inspect the court file or coordinate with investigating officer (IO),” the court said.
“IO is also directed to coordinate with counsel for the accused persons so as to ensure that all the copies are supplied to them in legible condition. Put up on September 14 and 15 at 2.15 pm for arguments on <g data-gr-id="20">charge</g>,” it said.
The court had earlier granted bail to Gupta and Jain after they had appeared before it in pursuance to the summons issued against them.