Were you ever approached by the Ruias or anybody from Essar Group?

Yes, It has happened twice, once I was with Mr Basit when I had interacted. At that stage, it was about ensuring that this case should not be taken up. But I was there only to ensure that there was no tap, and because of my own curiosity that there is some truth in the case. And the fact that the company owned up to whatever they have done, which was very apparent in their conduct. Later on, I had another chance to meet them with my office colleague. Again in that case, there was persuasion to not take up the matter.

Who all were present at the meeting?

Apart from my office colleague, there were two people who accompanied a family member of Ruia.

During the meeting, did they offer you a bribe?

I will not go in the specifics of the meeting. But I can only say that the whole objective of that meeting was to ensure that there is no further proceedings from my end as far this case is considered.