Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (MS)

Bengaluru, Oct 18: So far the citizens of India have heard triple centuries only in the game of cricket. But now former minister and senior leader of state Congress D K Shivakumar has created history by scoring the first triple century by reportedly being the owner of 300 different properties from illegally acquired wealth.

The information with regards to the number of properties was disclosed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi high court during presenting its opposition to the bail application of Shivakumar. Arguing for the ED, additional solicitor general K M Nataraj said that if D K Shivakumar is granted bail in the midst of such a crucial investigation, he is sure to threaten or influence the witnesses and also destroy or tamper with the evidences.

D K Shivakumar

Nataraj further alleged that D K Shivakumar amassed huge wealth through misappropriation of funds using his position as a public servant. All the properties are bought in order to convert the black money into legal currency.

On the other end, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the tainted Shivakumar said that the passport of Shivakumar is with the police so there is no chance that his client will run away from the country. Singhvi also brought to the notice of the court that Shivakumar needs to be given bail as he is in the prison since one and a half month.

Justice Kait, who patiently heard the arguments from both the sides has kept his decision pending. The investigating officer was allowed to approach the dais and explain the documents that are collected against the accused D K Shivakumar to the court.

Additional solicitor general (ASG) K M Nataraj, representing ED did not appear when he was called for the first time. He was admonished for the same by the court. The case was fixed for 3.30 pm, but the ASG could not appear as he was arguing some other case in another court.

Justice Kait, who was visibly upset with ASG said that the behaviour of the ASG is not at all acceptable as the court cannot be made to wait for him. The hearing was delayed by half an hour for the same reason.

Though Justice Kait asked the ED to file a written submission by 12 pm of Saturday, October 19, he changed his mind and permitted the ED to present its arguments when ADG Nataraj arrived late and apologised for the delay.