New Delhi:
The bail plea of Sidharth Behura, one the main accused in the 2G case, is expected to come up in the Supreme Court today. He was the telecom secretary during former minister A Raja's tenure.
Mr Behura has been in Jail since Februray last year.
Mr Behura's bail plea was earlier rejected by the Delhi High Court. While denying his bail, the court had said Mr Behura was the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) Secretary and there are many crucial witnesses from the DoT who he can influence and he can also tamper with the evidence.
The court added that Mr Behura's case is different from that of the other accused because he was a public servant and hence, faces more serious charges under section 409 along with Mr Raja. It said being a public servant, Mr Behura was in a position of authority and commanded public trust.
Mr Behura was among the 14 people who were arrested for the telecom scam allegedly masterminded by Mr Raja when he headed the Telecom Ministry in 2008.
The Supreme Court is also likely to take up former Mr Raja aide RK Chandolia's petition that challenges the Delhi High Court's order on staying his bail. The Supreme court had put on hold the interim order of Delhi High Court and is likely to take up the case today.