The Supreme Court of India dismissed British national Christian Michel’s petition challenging a Delhi High Court order requiring the British High Commission to submit his renewed passport to the trial court. Michel’s lawyer argued it was legally unsound, but the court maintained that fulfilling bail conditions, including providing a local address, is mandatory.
Christian Michel, accused in the AgustaWestland chopper scam, has petitioned the Delhi High Court to relax his strict bail conditions. Extradited from the UAE in 2018, he faces allegations of corruption and money laundering. His plea, which seeks to ease restrictions impacting his personal freedom, is set for hearing soon.
The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision regarding Christian Michel’s request to modify bail conditions in the AgustaWestland money laundering case. Michel, accused of acting as a middleman, appeared via video link from Tihar Jail. The Enforcement Directorate opposed the changes, citing concerns over the investigation’s integrity.
The Delhi High Court has directed the CBI and ED to respond to Christian Michel James’ bail pleas in the AgustaWestland cases within three weeks. The court is scheduled to hear the matter on May 16, 2024. The bail applications are related to the infamous AgustaWestland chopper scam, involving the procurement of 12 VVIP helicopters.
Today, the Supreme Court refused bail to Christian Michel James, a key figure in the AgustaWestland Group scam case involving the purchase of VVIP helicopters. Alleged middleman James, who has been in jail for five years, argued for bail under the doctrine of speciality. The court refused to entertain his plea, emphasizing the seriousness of the accusations.
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