The Bombay High Court summoned Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the PNB scam, to appear before the court. The court expressed concern about his absence and rejected his petitions, questioning his whereabouts. Choksi’s lawyer argued against his fugitive status, while the ED informed that proceedings to declare him a fugitive are ongoing. The court adjourned the hearing to August 12.
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Former Gitanjali Group executive Sunil Varma, accused in the PNB scam, was granted interim bail by an anti-money laundering court. The CBI sought custody, alleging his involvement in orchestrating the scam. Varma, who had been evading the authorities, appeared in court following the suspension of a non-bailable warrant. Varma’s lawyer argued that the summons were incorrectly served.