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Jaya Jaitley wants to be cross-examined after Tehelka reporters

The Venkataswami Commission probing alleged corruption in defence deals in the wake of the Tehelka expose, on Friday assured the Delhi High Court that it would not cross-examine Samata Party leader Jaya Jaitley before February 27.

Jaitley had pleaded that she be cross-examined only after Tehelka reporters - Tarun Tejpal, Anirudh Bahal and Samual Mathew, who had been listed for cross-examination after all the others involved in the case.

Tehelka's counsel told the panel that the reporters had to reply to the allegations against them by all the concerned parties and hence, had been listed for cross-examination only towards the end.

However, Jaitely in her petition said since two experts examined by the Commission had raised 'doubts' about the originality of the tapes, it would be improper to cross-examine her before Tehelka reporters.

Jaitley, who is among 34 witnesses issued notices by the Commission under section 8-B of the Commission of Inquiries Act, has sought examination of the tapes by forensic experts to clear doubts about their authenticity.

"The tapes have become highly doubtful since 100 hours of recorded material has been condensed into a four-and-half-hour video. Under the circumstances, her cross-examination prior to that of the Tehelka team will prejudice her case," her counsel said.

The hearing of Jaitley's petition would resume on February 27.

PTI

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