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Delhi court grants bail to ex-ADAG executive in ED probe
A Delhi High Court judge has approved bail for Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a former executive at the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, in a case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate. The court's decision came despite opposition from the investigating agency.
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The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, formerly associated with ADAG, in connection with an Enforcement Directorate investigation. The court approved the bail plea after considering submissions from both the accused and the investigating agency.
The Enforcement Directorate had opposed the bail application, contending that Jhunjhunwala did not satisfy the legal criteria for bail on medical or health grounds. The investigating agency argued that the petitioner's circumstances did not warrant the threshold required to grant relief based on infirmity or serious illness.
The specifics of the investigation and the charges against Jhunjhunwala were not immediately disclosed. However, the court's decision to grant bail indicates the judge found sufficient grounds to release the former executive pending further proceedings.
The case adds to the series of ED investigations into high-profile business figures and corporate executives in recent years. The outcome demonstrates the court's assessment that bail conditions could be appropriately imposed to ensure the accused's appearance during investigation and trial.