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.