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Delhi High Court Modifies Bail Conditions for Christian Michel in AgustaWestland Case

The court eased bail terms, replacing surety bonds with a cash deposit and delaying passport surrender under strict safeguards to ensure trial integrity.

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Michel had sought a change in the March 4 bail condition requiring him to surrender his passport and furnish a ₹5 lakh surety bond. (AP)
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Overview

  • Christian Michel, an alleged middleman in the ₹3,600-crore AgustaWestland corruption case, was granted bail with revised conditions by the Delhi High Court on Thursday.
  • The court allowed Michel to furnish a ₹10 lakh cash surety instead of the earlier requirement for a personal and surety bond of ₹5 lakh each, citing his lack of local connections in India.
  • The condition to immediately surrender his expired passport was modified; the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) and British High Commission will ensure his renewed passport is deposited directly with the trial court.
  • Michel must adhere to strict conditions, including reporting to the Enforcement Directorate every 15 days and verifying his post-release residential address through the trial court.
  • A Delhi court also issued bailable warrants against the Tihar Jail superintendent for failing to respond to Michel’s plea regarding jail security arrangements.