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ED Deletes Look-Out Circular Against Nirav Modi Case Approver
ED Deletes Look-Out Circular Against Nirav Modi Case Approver
The Enforcement Directorate told a special CBI and PMLA court in Mumbai on 5 August 2026 that it had deleted a look-out circular against Maiank Mehta. Issued on 15 June 2018, it…
The Story in Brief
The Enforcement Directorate told a special CBI and PMLA court in Mumbai on 5 August 2026 that it had deleted a look-out circular against Maiank Mehta. Issued on 15 June 2018, it had restricted overseas travel. Mehta, Nirav Modi’s brother-in-law, was initially named as an accused and later became an approver.
Mehta sought cancellation, citing British citizenship, business responsibilities in Hong Kong and planned travel to Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and Canada. The ED first opposed the request but later informed the court that the circular had been deleted. The court disposed of the application and asked the ED to inform the Bureau of Immigration.
The Indian Opinion
The decision may be understandable given Mehta’s status as an approver and his stated business needs. Yet the source does not explain why the ED changed its position or what safeguards remain for his cooperation. Claims that the deletion proves wrongdoing, or that it is automatically routine, would be premature. A clearer public explanation could reduce speculation, while legal confidentiality may limit disclosure.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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