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.
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.
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