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- The Delhi High Court released Amitabh Jhunjhunwala on bail due to his medical condition.
- The court determined that the accused required specialized care for spinal and cardiac issues that could not be adequately managed in custody.
- Justice Madhu Jain rejected the Enforcement Directorate's argument that the petitioner needed to be in imminent danger of death to qualify for bail under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
- This decision allows for his release on a personal bond of one lakh rupees with travel restrictions.
What to watch next
- Whether the Enforcement Directorate challenges the bail order in a higher court
- Progress of the main money laundering investigation involving Reliance Home Finance Limited
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Madhu Jain
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“combination of advanced age, significant spinal pathology, osteoporosis, the requirement of supervised rehabilitation, and a pre-existing cardiac condition requiring continued management.”
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…care", making him entitled to the benefit of the statutory exception for grant of bail for "sick or infirm" under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The judge said the material before the court disclosed a " combination of advanced age, significant spinal pathology, osteoporosis, the requirement of supervised rehabilitation, and a pre-existing cardiac condition requiring continued management. " Jhunjhunwala, arrested on April 15 by the Enforcement Directorate, sought regular bail on medical grounds in the case. The investigating agency opposed the plea, saying the petitioner did not meet the threshold of…
Enforcement Directorate
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“the petitioner did not meet the threshold of being "sick" or "infirm".”
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…condition requiring continued management." Jhunjhunwala, arrested on April 15 by the Enforcement Directorate, sought regular bail on medical grounds in the case. The investigating agency opposed the plea, saying the petitioner did not meet the threshold of being "sick" or "infirm". It was contended that his medical condition was under continuing supervision and investigations and treatment recommended by government hospitals were available through the custodial medical system. In the judgement…
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Named India · Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group · Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd · Reliance Home Finance Limited · Amitabh Jhunjhunwala · Delhi High Court · Enforcement Directorate · Madhu Jain
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