Warrants against Malaysians in Aircel-Maxis case

Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Mr Kalanithi.

Special Judge O.P. Saini also ordered that the trial against Maran brothers and two accused companies be segregated from that of those based in Malaysia — Krishnan, Marshall, and two firms, Astro All Asia Network PLC and Maxis Communication Berhad — saying their appearance may take a long time leading to a delay in proceedings.

“It is ordered that the trial of the accused, that is, Dayanidhi Maran, Kalanithi Maran, Sun Direct TV Pvt. Ltd. and South Asia Entertainment Holdings Ltd be segregated from the trial of accused Ralph Marshall, T. Ananda Krishnan, Astro All Asia Network Plc and Maxis Communications...” ruled the court.

“Miscellaneous file be opened relating these four accused, who are yet to be served. It is further ordered that an open and perpetual warrant of arrest be issued against Marshall and Krishnan,” the court said.

The order came on CBI’s plea which had sought issuance of warrants against the foreign nationals.