Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Former Anil Ambani Executive
The Delhi High Court granted bail to Amitabh Jhunjhunwala.
He is a former executive of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group.
He was arrested in a case involving alleged bank loan fraud and money laundering.
His lawyers asked for bail because he is 70 years old and has several serious health problems.
The Enforcement Directorate disagreed and said he could receive treatment while in custody.
The court said the law allows bail for someone who is sick or infirm.
It said the person does not have to be close to death before getting medical relief.
Jhunjhunwala must follow strict conditions after his release.
The Delhi High Court granted bail to Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a former senior executive of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group.
The court cited his age, spinal problems, osteoporosis, rehabilitation needs and pre-existing cardiac condition.
Justice Madhu Jain said he required structured and continuing medical care under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act’s sick-or-infirm exception.
The Enforcement Directorate argued that his condition did not meet the legal threshold for bail and could be treated in custody.
Jhunjhunwala must provide a Rs 1 lakh personal bond, two sureties, surrender his passport and avoid witness or evidence interference.
- Who
- Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a former senior executive of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group; the Enforcement Directorate opposed his bail.
- What
- The Delhi High Court granted him bail in an alleged bank loan fraud-linked money laundering case.
- When
- The court’s judgment was passed on Tuesday; Jhunjhunwala was arrested on April 15.
- Where
- The case was heard by the Delhi High Court and concerns alleged transactions involving Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group companies.
- Why
- The court found that his advanced age and multiple medical conditions qualified him for the Prevention of Money Laundering Act’s sick-or-infirm bail exception.
Delhi High Court’s reasoning
Enforcement Directorate’s position
Medical eligibility for bail
Delhi High Court’s reasoning
The court held that Jhunjhunwala’s age and combined medical conditions made him eligible for the statutory exception for people who are sick or infirm.
Enforcement Directorate’s position
The agency argued that he did not meet the threshold of being sick or infirm and remained under medical supervision.
Timing of medical intervention
Delhi High Court’s reasoning
The court rejected the view that a person must face irreversible or imminent danger to life before the exception can apply.
Enforcement Directorate’s position
The agency said treatment and investigations recommended by government hospitals were available through the custodial medical system.
- Accused
- Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, 70
- Agency opposing bail
- Enforcement Directorate
- Arrest date
- April 15
- Medical grounds
- Spinal pathology, osteoporosis, supervised rehabilitation and a pre-existing cardiac condition
- Bail bond
- Rs 1 lakh personal bond and two sureties of Rs 1 lakh each
- Key conditions
- Passport surrender, no foreign travel without permission, and no witness influence or evidence tampering
- Companies cited in probe
- Reliance Home Finance Limited and Reliance Commercial Finance Limited