- The board management has a predetermined, single-point agenda to malign him
- The allegations being levelled against him are baseless and malicious
- As an office-bearer of the BCCI, Dalmiya was entitled to open imprest accounts
- As president of the BCCI, he had the right to spend money for his travel, hotel expenses
- If they have found 'fresh evidence' about unauthorised payment of telephone bills against him, why has this new proof not been placed before the court?