He also told the bench that other state governments had also purchased the same helicopter but at a much lower price. "Three companies, represented by the same person, participated in the global tender issued by the state. An agreement was signed between the state government and M/s Sharp Ocean Investment Pvt Ltd on July 9., 2007. The file notings establish that Agusta has not consented any agreement till that date. If you want to file affidavit then keep it ready," the bench said and granted one week time to the state to place the documents.

Source: Times of India November 16, 2017 14:48 UTC