A Vacation Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and B.R. Gavai directed the AIIMS to set up a medical board for a thorough examination of Mr. Saxena, who is suffering from blood cancer. Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed a Delhi High Court order allowing Rajeev Saxena, an accused-turned-approver in the AgustaWestland chopper case, to go abroad for medical treatment.
The Bench also took note of Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta’s submission that new facts had surfaced on violation of income tax and money laundering laws.
It asked Mr. Saxena to respond to the fresh allegations levelled against him. The Enforcement Directorate, represented by Mr. Mehta, had contested the order passed by the Delhi High Court allowing Mr. Saxena to go abroad for treatment of blood cancer and other ailments. The Solicitor-General had said Mr. Saxena had no roots in India and may not return if permitted to go abroad.
SC stays Delhi HC order allowing AgustaWestland case accused Rajeev Saxena to go abroad
