AgustaWestland chopper scam: SC denies bail to Christian Michel James

It, however, said James may pursue his remedy of regular bail before the trial court in the cases

A view of the Supreme Court | Photo: PTI
A view of the Supreme Court | Photo: PTI
Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Feb 07 2023 | 5:39 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied bail to Christian Michel James, an alleged middlemen in AgustaWestland chopper scam cases, who is being probed by both the CBI and Enforcement Directorate.

The Rs 3,600-crore alleged scam relates to the purchase of 12 VVIP helicopters from AgustaWestland.

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala said James' argument that he be released on bail on ground that he has served half of the maximum sentence in the cases cannot be accepted.

It, however, said James may pursue his remedy of regular bail before the trial court in the cases.

James has sought bail under section 436A of CrPC which says that a person can be released on bail if he has completed half of the maximum sentence prescribed for the offence.

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Topics :AgustaWestland scamAgustaWestland chopper dealSupreme Court

First Published: Feb 07 2023 | 5:39 PM IST

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