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Delhi High Court grants bail to DK Shivakumar in money laundering case

Delhi High Court grants bail to the Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar on a personal bond of ₹25,0000 in connection with a money laundering case

DK Shivakumar
DK Shivakumar DK Shivakumar

Delhi High Court has granted bail to the Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar on a personal bond of ₹25,0000 in connection with a money laundering case.

Justice Suresh Kait granted relief to the Congress leader saying that Shivakumar is not a flight risk.

Published: 23 Oct 2019, 2:46 PM IST

The judge also said that Shivakumar cannot tamper with evidence as documents are with investigating agencies and there is no material to show he has influenced witnesses.

Published: 23 Oct 2019, 2:46 PM IST

The court directed that he be released on bail on furnishing a bond of ₹25 lakh and two sureties of like amount.

Shivakumar, 57, was arrested by the ED on September 3 in the money laundering case. He is lodged in Tihar jail under judicial custody and had challenged the trial court's order denying him bail in the case.

Published: 23 Oct 2019, 2:46 PM IST

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Published: 23 Oct 2019, 2:46 PM IST