CBI court summons Jayalalithaa

Taking cognisance of the chargesheet filed against former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa in connection with the Rs 2 crore 'birthday gift' case, a designated Central Bureau of Investigation court on Wednesday issued summons to her to appear before it on September 14.

Special Judge V Meenakshisundaram also issued summons to former ministers KA Sengottaiyan and Azhagu Thirunavukkarasu, who have been named as co-accused in the case.(more...)