Raju: on facts they said something which is not correct, I will address it in rebuttal.

Sibal: if someone else said they won't argue, it can't be attributed to me unless I am in conspiracy there as well. arguments on charge were addressed on 34 occasions, in which 4 times adjournment was sought by us.

On question of delay- they continue to say investigation is going on. 18.9.23- umar khalid, salim khan, tasleem, tahir etc said they want to argue on charge and prosecution is not making arguments and judge says no-

J Kumar: normally its the accused who begins

Sibal: this shows we were ready. 20 Aug, 2024 they said that investigation is complete, the court recorded it on 4 sep, 2024 and next day 5 sep, we began arguments on charge-unless the investigation is complete, how do we begin with arguments on charge? How can the learned friend argue- when they filed 4 supplementary chargesheet and judge is not available- 34 hearings and we took only 4 adjournments- how is delay attributed to us?

on parity- SC judgment on Kavita- where court said that impugned judgment shall not be treated as precedent- but does the impugned judgment is via me? it is impugned judgment via interpretation and facts.

to be continued at 2.