New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed the bail plea of businessman Gautam Khaitan, who was arrested in a money laundering case in connection with the VVIP chopper deal.
Justice V.P. Vaish, who declined the relief sought by Mr. Khaitan, however, granted him opportunity to file fresh bail application after the investigation in the case is completed.
“The application is dismissed. Respondent (the Enforcement Directorate) is directed to complete the investigation as soon as possible. After the investigation in the case is completed, the petitioner can file fresh bail application,” the court said.
Mr. Khaitan, who is in judicial custody since September 23, 2014 had moved the High Court seeking bail after a trial court on October 20 dismissed his plea, saying the investigation in the case is at a “crucial stage”.
On the last date of hearing, Mr. Khaitan’s counsel had sought bail for him contending that influential persons, who were also accused in the case, had not yet been arrested by the ED.
03/12/14 PTI/The Hindu
To Read the News in full at Source, Click the Headline
Justice V.P. Vaish, who declined the relief sought by Mr. Khaitan, however, granted him opportunity to file fresh bail application after the investigation in the case is completed.
“The application is dismissed. Respondent (the Enforcement Directorate) is directed to complete the investigation as soon as possible. After the investigation in the case is completed, the petitioner can file fresh bail application,” the court said.
Mr. Khaitan, who is in judicial custody since September 23, 2014 had moved the High Court seeking bail after a trial court on October 20 dismissed his plea, saying the investigation in the case is at a “crucial stage”.
On the last date of hearing, Mr. Khaitan’s counsel had sought bail for him contending that influential persons, who were also accused in the case, had not yet been arrested by the ED.
03/12/14 PTI/The Hindu
