Money laundering case: Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal moves HC for bail citing terminal cancer
Mumbai: Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal has moved the Bombay High Court seeking bail in a money laundering case on the ground that both he and his wife were suffering from terminal cancer. A single bench of Justice N J Jamadar on Tuesday said it would hear the plea on May 3.
In his plea, Goyal said the medical conditions of his wife and himself have taken a toll on his mental health and as per a psychological report, he is suffering from major depression. ALSO READ: Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal seeks interim bail for cancer treatment "As per the report, Goyal is severely depressed and expresses a dread of the future, has suicidal ideation and a sense of hopeless resignation," the petition said.
In the present condition, not permitting Goyal to be with his wife was a gross violation of the basic human rights, the plea said. "In the twilight of their lives, whilst they both battle life-threatening conditions, they (Goyal and his wife) must be permitted to provide each other succour as each other's primary caregiver," the petition said.
Goyal is presently undergoing chemotherapy, after which he would require a clean, sterile, sanitized and hygienic environment and hence cannot be sent back to jail, it said. "The special court while refusing him (Goyal) bail has proceeded on the premise that mere hospitalisation would suffice without realising the post-treatment case required and also the critical condition of his wife," the petition said.
Goyal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in September 2023 on allegations that he had laundered money and siphoned off loans to the tune of ₹538.62 crore given to Jet Airways by Canara Bank. ALSO READ: Jet Airways founder seeks bail in bank fraud case, says ED
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