“After 55 hours, 400 questions, the CBI still doesn’t have any evidence against me on money laundering, shell companies,” said Chidamabaram in court.

On August 30, CBI-designated courtroom number 501 at Rouse Avenue Court was packed to the brim with journalists and lawyers eager to observe what was in store for the former Union Minister.

The session began around 3:20 pm. Additional Solicitor General (ASG), KM Nataraj,  submitted an application to extend the remand of P Chidambaram by five days.