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Supreme Court to hear AgustaWestland middleman Michel James plea for release from jail
Politics
Published on 6 May 2026
He claims the treaty means his maximum sentence is already served
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Christian Michel James’ plea seeking release from jail in the AgustaWestland scam case. James argues that under the India-UAE extradition treaty, he has already served the maximum sentence for the offenses covered. The court has issued notices to the Centre, CBI, and ED, asking for responses within four weeks.
- SC agreed to consider Christian Michel James’ plea for release
- James challenges the India UAE extradition treaty’s impact on sentencing
- Notices issued to Centre CBI and ED for responses in four weeks
- AgustaWestland scam case remains under active legal scrutiny
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