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Supreme Court to hear Christian Michel release plea again over extradition treaty dispute
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
He says he already served the maximum jail term
The Supreme Court has referred Christian Michel’s plea seeking release from jail to a new bench. Michel, accused and involved in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, had his petition rejected by the Delhi High Court. He is challenging aspects of the India-UAE extradition treaty and argues he has served the maximum sentence for the offences tied to his extradition.
- Supreme Court has moved Michel’s jail release plea to a new bench
- Delhi High Court previously dismissed his petition
- Michel challenges provisions of the India-UAE extradition treaty
- He claims he already served the maximum sentence
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