Published 20:10 IST, October 14th 2019
Chopper scam: Delhi court extends judicial custody of Ratul Puri
A Delhi court Monday extended the judicial custody of Ratul Puri, nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, till October 25
- India News
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A Delhi court Monday extended the judicial custody of Ratul Puri, nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, till October 25 in a money laundering case related to the alleged AgustaWestland chopper scam.
Special judge Arvind Kumar sent Puri to jail after the Enforcement Directorate moved an application seeking the judicial custody of Puri.
"Accused is remanded to judicial custody till October 25, 2019," the judge said.
The court further stated that the counsel for Puri has moved an application for permitting him to carry documents related to the proceedings with him to Tihar Jail in order to efficiently present his defense.
"The Jail Authority is directed to permit the accused to carry the documents, as per jail rules," the judge said.
The ED arrested Puri on September 4.
Updated 20:22 IST, October 14th 2019
