Jagadish Tytler, Arms Dealer Abhishek Verma Acquitted In Forgery Case: Lawyer

Mr Tytler and Mr Verma were accused in a case involving the forging of the letterhead of then Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken in 2009.

A Delhi court on Tuesday acquitted Congress leader Jagadish Tytler and controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma in a 2009 case of allegedly forging the letterhead of then Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken, a defence lawyer said.

Special Judge Kaveri Baweja acquitted the accused, saying the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, advocate Maninder Singh, appearing for Mr Verma, said.

The CBI had filed the case on Mr Maken's complaint that a forged letter on his letterhead was written to the then prime minister by Mr Verma in 2009 seeking easing of business visa norms.