COURT-QUATTROCCHI 2

The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, who had earlier
heard the arguments of all the parties including the CBI,
heard the agency's contentions after the recent ITAT order.
The ITAT order, which had on Monday said that
kickbacks of Rs 41 crore were paid to late Win Chaddha and
Quattrocchi in the Howitzer gun deal, was placed before the
court.
Agarwal submitted that Indian Union Law Minister
Veerappa Moily had made a statement saying that the government
will re-look into the issue in light of ITAT order.
The court after hearing Agarwal's contentions queried
from the Additional Solicitor General the stand of the
government.
"I would like to know your comments on Law Minister's
statement," CMM Yadav said.
Malhotra, however, said that he is not aware of any
such statement and this withdrawal application was filed after
taking all aspects of the case in depth. MORE PTI