New Delhi, January 9:
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday opposed a plea filed by alleged middleman Christian Michel challenging the legality of his extradition from the United Arab Emirates to India. The agencies submitted before the court that Michel’s extradition was carried out in accordance with due process and in line with the extradition treaty between India and the UAE, rejecting claims of any procedural irregularities.
Michel, an accused in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, has argued that his extradition was unlawful and violated his rights. Countering this, the CBI and ED maintained that all legal safeguards were followed and asserted that the challenge was an attempt to delay the trial proceedings. The court has taken note of the submissions and is expected to hear further arguments before passing orders on the matter.
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