If you've wondered why there wasn't a peep out of the CBI over DMK MP Kanimozhi's bail plea to, first the High Court and then the Supreme Court, here's the CBI's response.

The CBI today opposed the bail plea on the ground that if released, Kanimozhi and Kalaignar TV MD Sharad Kumar, could tamper with evidence and influence witnesses.

In an affidavit filed before the apex court, the investigating agency contended that Kanimozhi and Kumar were key conspirators and Rs 200 crore transferred to the Kalaignar TV was part of the "bribe" amount and not a loan as claimed by the accused.

The agency said that since investigation in the 2G case is at an advanced stage, it will not be proper for the apex court to grant bail to the accused.