Karti Chidambaram Challenges Chinese Visa Scam Charges in Delhi High Court

• Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has moved the Delhi High Court against the framing of charges in the Chinese Visa scam case.
• The trial court had framed charges of conspiracy and corruption against him and others, including CA Bhasakr Raman.
• Chidambaram's petition argues that the trial court overlooked evidence suggesting the alleged conspiracy was the brainchild of approver Vikas Makharia.
• The case involves alleged corruption in the renewal of visas for 263 Chinese officials, with a reported gratification of Rs. 50 lakh.
• The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma is scheduled to hear the petition on January 19.

Why It Matters: Karti Chidambaram challenges trial court's charges in Chinese visa scam, citing alternative evidence and approver's role.