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From a Delhi police sub-inspector to becoming a special judge dealing with several high-profile cases, including the 2G scam, Justice OP Saini has been able to create a name for himself and is among a few trial court judges to enjoy a round-the-clock ‘Y’ category security cover.
On Thursday, Saini, 58, acquitted ex-Telecom Minister A Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and others in the 2G case.
Hailing from Haryana, Saini started his career as sub-inspector in Delhi police in the early 1980s and was selected in Delhi judicial services after clearing a competitive exam. He shot to fame when he, as a special judge, dealt with the sensitive Red Fort attack case. and awarded death sentence to the main accused and varying jail terms to others. Saini is one of the very few trial court judges in the country who enjoys ‘Y’ category security cover by the CISF. According to sources in intelligence agencies, Saini is given ‘Y’ category security cover for the threat extended to him by one of the convicts in the case.
Known as a tough judge with a sound knowledge of law, Saini was hand-picked to handle the 2G probe.
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