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A Delhi court modified Christian Michel's bail conditions in a CBI case, easing bond terms and waiving passport deposit, while directing agencies to ensure he does not leave the country

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed James was in custody for the past six years while the investigation in the matter was still underway

The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi had on Monday reserved its order in the matter after special public prosecutor DP Singh, representing CBI, wrapped up his submission in the matter

Justice Anu Malhotra asked the Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate to file their replies within two weeks

Michel, extradited from Dubai, was arrested by ED on December 22 last year

Puri, already in judicial custody in a separate money laundering case related to an alleged bank loan fraud, was produced before a Delhi court

Authorities said Ratul Puri is the beneficial owner of these benami held equity shares and has been charged under the relevant law

Michel, extradited from Dubai, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on December 22 last year

According to sources, Saxena is likely to land here on Wednesday night

Michel moved the application through his lawyers, claiming that he had approached jail authorities in this regard, but his request was rejected

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Michel arrived in New Delhi on December 5 after being extradited to India from Dubai

Michel likely to be presented at a special CBI court on Wednesday. The CBI is likely to ask the court for extended custody of Michel for the purpose of investigation

Special Judge Arvind Kumar dismissed the bail application of Shivani Saxena, an "active" director of Dubai-based Ms UHY Saxena and Ms Matrix Holdings

ED in June, 2016 filed first supplementary chargesheet against British national Christian Michel James, Delhi-based Media Exim Pvt Ltd