Anil Deshmukh’s lawyer points to disparity in Param Bir Singh’s sign, panel orders fresh affidavit

The panel probing graft allegations against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh ordered a fresh affidavit to be filed with former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh's signature.

The single-bench commission of retired Justice K U Chandiwal, which is investigating the corruption allegations levelled by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, has asked Singh to file an affidavit with his signature. Anil Deshmukh’s lawyer had earlier pointed out different signatures of Param Bir Singh on two separate documents.

Justice Chandiwal told advocates Abhinav Chandrachud and Anukul Seth representing Singh, "I need an affidavit signed by Param Bir Singh. If you want, I shall pass an order to that effect." Chandrachud said that oral orders would suffice and he would take instructions from Singh.