NEW DELHI: A Delhi court today dismissed the bail plea of a woman director of two Dubai-based firms in a money laundering case related to the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal, saying allegations against her were serious.
Special Judge Arvind Kumar dismissed the bail application of Shivani Saxena, an “active” director of Dubai-based Ms UHY Saxena and Ms Matrix Holdings, saying it was not a fit case for bail.
“Gravity of offence and seriousness of allegations, as levelled against accused coupled with role played by her, cannot be ignored at this stage even for the prima facie view for disposing the present bail application,” the court said.
The advocate appearing for Enforcement Directorate, N K Matta, had opposed her plea saying that if granted the relief, she could flee from justice and hamper the ongoing probe.
He had told the court that Shivani did not cooperate and the probe was at an initial stage.
In her bail application, the accused had claimed that she was not required in the case because investigation was already complete since the charge sheet has already been filed. (AGENCIES)
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