The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday imposed bail conditions on accused Christian Michel James. The court modified the condition related to the bail bonds. It is directed that he may be released from custody without the immediate deposit of his passport.
Jaishankar also held talks with Minister of Health, Nalinda Jayatissa, Labour and Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha and Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar joined Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Tuesday to inaugurate a critical 120-foot dual carriageway Bailey Bridge in the Kilinochchi District.
James, a British National, is an accused in the CBI case concerning the Augusta Westland VIP Chopper deal. He is custody since December 4, 2018, after his arrest by the CBI on his extradition from Dubai.
The Bombay High Court on Friday granted bail to Nationalist Congress Party leader Manikrao Kokate in connection with a 1995 cheating case, directing him to furnish a bond of Rs 1 lakh.
Saket Court has ordered registration of an FIR for alleged extortion against the woman who had levelled rape allegations against businessman Samir Modi. The Delhi Police had arrested him; subsequently, he was granted bail by the court on September 25.
"If there is anyone in politics who is the most corrupt, it is the false Gandhi family. Sonia, Rahul, and Robert Vadra continue to remain free on bail in the 420 case," he said.
The Supreme Court on Monday granted interim bail to senior journalist Mahesh Langa in connection with an alleged fraud case amounting to Rs 7 crores initiated by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).