Today, On 20th December, The Delhi Court ordered the release of Christian Michel from custody in the Enforcement Directorate case after he completed the maximum seven-year sentence under the PMLA. However, he will continue to remain in jail due to the pending CBI corruption case.
Allahabad High Court rejected the bail plea of a Chinese national, noting evidence that he stayed in India using a forged passport and Aadhaar card, engaged in mobile chip extraction, and posed a threat to India’s economic interests.
Today, On 24th November, The Delhi High Court has sought the Centre’s response on Christian Michel’s plea challenging the India–UAE extradition treaty in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam. Michel has contested the trial court’s order rejecting his request for release from jail.
The Supreme Court urged the Centre to create a policy to stop foreign nationals from escaping after committing crimes in India. The direction came as a Nigerian accused, Alex David, jumped bail with no extradition treaty in place.
Former SCBA president, Adish C Aggarwala, has written to the president of Bangladesh’s apex court bar association, inquiring about former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s potential extraditable offense. This has sparked debates on the legal and human rights implications. Aggarwala also expressed concerns about the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh. His proactive approach aims to promote transparency and protect minority communities.
