Delhi Police told to probe Essar tapping case: Centre

In view of the submission made by Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Sanjay Jain, a Bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal reserved its verdict on the lawyer’s PIL, seeking a court-monitored probe by an SIT into the allegation of phone tapping.

The Bench said it would also pass orders regarding the issue of safety and security of the petitioner, Suren Uppal, and the sensitive material or data with him. During the brief hearing, ASG Jain suggested that the sensitive material with Uppal could be kept in the court’s custody. However, the Bench did not agree with that.

The court also noted that the promoters of Essar, in their response to the PIL, have denied the allegations against the company.

Meanwhile, Uppal told the court that he had addressed a letter to the Home Secretary on June 22 regarding his and the material’s safety and security, but has not yet received any response. 

After this the court said it would pass orders on this issue. During the hearing, the court as well as the ASG questioned why Albasit Khan, allegedly a former employee of Essar who gave the material to Uppal, contacted the petitioner and not anyone else.