Two proceeded a petition in front of court demanding quashing of the graft case filed against them and to stay the trial court proceedings in the case. Petitioners also sought transferring of investigation into the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) alleging that they have no faith in the state investigating agency.
Case against Union Minister and his wife Pratibha Singh, former LS MP from Mandi has been booked by the state vigilance and anti-corruption bureau on Aug 3, 2009 after getting audio CD containing alleged conversation about money deal. Division bench comprising of Chief Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice V.K. Ahuja today listed the matter for next hearing in the high court Nov 25, while in the trial court in Shimla for Nov 11.