Christian Michel James’ Plea for Release in AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper Case

• Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case, has expressed his fear of leaving Delhi.

• James, who was granted bail in the CBI case by the Supreme Court on February 18, has not yet furnished bail bonds and is in Tihar jail.

• He has offered another court to “finish his sentence” and leave India instead of walking out on bail due to “security risk.”

• James argues that the court did nothing about the man who attempted to kill him and that he is being treated like a convict.

• He argues that bail will also be an interim release, and the trial will continue.

• His counsel suggests that the British High Commission should provide temporary accommodation for him.

• The ED and CBI oppose James’ plea that he is entitled to be released under Section 436A of the CrPC.

• James was extradited from Dubai in December 2018 and arrested by the CBI and the ED.