Bangalore: Prime accused in the multi-crore fake stamp paper scam, Abdul Karim Telgi, saw no purpose being served by his undergoing lie-detector test, his counsel M T Nanaiah indicated today (Dec 17, 2003).

"Lie-detector test is another lie. It is an attempt to hoodwink the whole people", Nanaiah told reporters outside a Bangalore court where Telgi was produced, when asked about the Maharashtra's Special Investigation Team (SIT) seeking such a test.

"Can a person be convicted based on this test ?", he asked.

Nanaiah said Telgi was earlier ready to face the lie-detector test with an intention to prove his "innocence" anywhere.

But the health condition of Telgi, an HIV positive and diabetic, is deteriorating by the day with blood and sugar counts reaching alarming levels, he said. "In this health condition, it is not desirable for him to undergo lie-detector test".

He noted that SIT will have to seek permission of Bangalore court to subject Telgi to such a test. "When they file the application and notice is issued, we will deal with the situation," he said.

Meanwhile, the Second Fast Track Court here hearing the fake stamp paper cases against the accused adjourned the matter to December 30. The Court is awaiting directive from High Court to transfer these cases to a Special Court set up for the purpose.

Special Prosecutor B R Nanjundaiah told reporters that he expected the transfer of cases in a week or so. He said 11 charge sheets have been filed.

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