HC extends interim protection to Dalmiya

Bombay HC has extended till April 10 the interim protection from arrest granted to Jagmohan Dalmiya.

Bombay High Court on Thursday extended till April 10 the interim protection from arrest granted to former Cricket Board (BCCI) chief Jagmohan Dalmiya and three of his former colleagues in a case of alleged misappropriation of Rs 21.74 lakh from the World Cup 1996 account.

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Deferring their anticipatory bail plea till April 10, Justice VM Kanade ordered Dalmiya and others to attend the inquiry being conducted by Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Mumbai and concerned authorities in Kolkata.

Besides Dalmiya, others who have sought anticipatory bail in a case filed by BCCI for alleged misappropriation of funds are SK Nair, former BCCI Secretary, Kishore Rungta and Jyoti Bajpai, former BCCI treasurers.