AgustaWestland: Court dismisses middleman Christian Michel's bail plea

A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed the bail application of alleged middleman Christian Michel in a corruption case related to alleged AgustaWestland scam considering the serious nature of accusations and gravity of offence.

Special Judge Arvind Kumar dismissed the application moved by Michel, claiming parity with other accused in the case.

The judge also said the accused was a British National having no roots in India and, therefore, a flight risk. He said Michel cannot claim parity with other accused" in view of his conduct.

The judge dismissed the contention of the accused that on the same set of charges a trial was conducted against him in Italy and the Italian court acquitted him of the same allegations, noting the judgment of the court there was in respect of other accused persons and on different issues like international bribery and tax fraud committed in 2009-2010.

The judge said in the present case the accused is facing criminal proceedings for corruption, cheating and .