Kochi: Biju Radhakrishnan, a prime accused in the solar panel scam, today cross-examined his partner and co-accused Saritha S Nair during in-camera proceedings held in the chamber of the Judicial Commission probing the scandal.
The Justice G Sivarajan-headed commission, which is probing the scam, allowed only court officer, stenographer and commission lawyer, besides Biju Radhakrishnan, Ms Nair and her advocate during the cross-examination held in-camera.
Earlier, Ms Nair had filed a petition before the Commission seeking holding of the cross-examination by Biju Radhakrishnan in-camera as her relationship with him is not on good terms.
Opposing open court proceedings, she alleged that Biju Radhakrishnan's apparent intention was to "defame" her in public and through media.
Though Roshan D Alexander, government pleader, and a lawyer appearing for Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, argued that they be allowed during the in-camera proceedings, the Commission ruled against it.
However, the Commission said they would be informed and their version would be heard if anything affecting the reputation of their parties is mentioned during the cross-examination.
The development came a day after Ms Nair produced a sealed envelope containing details of her sexual abuse by "powerful politicians" in Kerala.
The Justice G Sivarajan-headed commission, which is probing the scam, allowed only court officer, stenographer and commission lawyer, besides Biju Radhakrishnan, Ms Nair and her advocate during the cross-examination held in-camera.
Earlier, Ms Nair had filed a petition before the Commission seeking holding of the cross-examination by Biju Radhakrishnan in-camera as her relationship with him is not on good terms.
Though Roshan D Alexander, government pleader, and a lawyer appearing for Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, argued that they be allowed during the in-camera proceedings, the Commission ruled against it.
Advertisement
The development came a day after Ms Nair produced a sealed envelope containing details of her sexual abuse by "powerful politicians" in Kerala.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Freedom Of Press May Not Include Sting Operations In All Cases: Kerala High Court "Operator Was Like God's Messenger": Man Who Was Stuck In Lift For 42 Hours Schools, Colleges Shut In Kerala Tomorrow Due To Heavy Rain; Red Alert Issued 4 Top Leaders Quit Ajit Pawar's Party In Major Setback After Poll Drubbing Karnataka's 100% Quota Bill For Kannadigas In Private Firms For These Posts Trump's Running Mate Stirs Row With "Islamist" Nuclear State Jibe At UK 24 Hours Since Terror Attack, Encounter Continues In J&K's Doda Former Sikkim Minister's Body Found In West Bengal Canal Temple Trust Reacts To Shankaracharya's Kedarnath Gold Theft Claim Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.