All these appeals arise out of the trial of some of the cases, which came to be known as the infamous “Telgi Stamp Paper Scam”. According to the prosecution – Central Bureau of Investigation (hereinafter referred to as ‘CBI’ for brevity) the scam was to an extent of almost Rs.25,000/- Crores (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Crores).

2. The case of the prosecution is that accused Nos.1 to 5 were working for M/s. Citizen Enterprises, which had its office at Jayanagar, Bengaluru and also at Brigade Garden, Church Street, Bengaluru. That accused nos.1 to 5 were staying in a Hotel by name Shalimar, at City Market, Bengaluru, during the year 1996-97. Accused no.6, Abdul Rahim Lad Sab Telgi, is the elder brother of accused no.9, Abdul Kareem Telgi. Accused no.9 was supervising the day-to day affairs of the office of M/s.Citizen Enterprises at Jayanagar and at Brigade Garden, Church Street, Bengaluru. Accused No.7, was the proprietor of M/s. Citizen Enterprises, which had its office at Jayanagar, Bengaluru. Accused No.8, was working as an Inspector of Police in the City Market Police Station during the relevant period of time. Accused no.9 Abdul Karim Telgi, was the kingpin of the sta