Police oppose anticipatory bail plea of Kalra
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This is a classic case of black-marketing, Additional Solicitor General tells Delhi HC
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This is a classic case of black-marketing, Additional Solicitor General tells Delhi HC
The Delhi police on Thursday opposed before the Delhi High Court the anticipatory bail plea of businessman Navneet Kalra in connection with the oxygen concentrator black-marketing case noting that it was “exceptional case”.
“This is a classic case of black-marketing. You cannot take advantage of needy people. This makes this an exceptional case,” Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju, representing the Delhi police, argued.
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A Delhi court on Thursday refused to grant anticipatory bail to businessman Navneet Kalra in connection with the seizure of oxygen concentrators, required by COVID-19 patients, from his upscale restaurants including Khan Chacha in the national capital.
A Delhi court on Thursday refused to grant anticipatory bail to businessman Navneet Kalra in connection with the seizure of oxygen concentrators, required by COVID-19 patients, from his upscale restaurants including Khan Chacha in the national capital. Application is dismissed, Additional Session Judge Sandeep Garg said. Fearing arrest, the businessman had moved the court earlier this week to seek bail in the case. During a recent raid, 524 oxygen concentrators were recovered from three restaurants owned by Kalra and it is suspected that he has left Delhi along with his family.
Court grants bail to Navneet Kalra s employee at restaurant in oxygen black marketing case
Court grants bail to Navneet Kalra s employee at restaurant in oxygen black marketing case
An employee of an upscale restaurant Town Hall owned by Navneet Kalra was granted bail in connection with a case of oxygen concentrator black marketing amidst shortage of the life saving gas during the current severe wave of Covid-19 pandemic.
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UPDATED: May 13, 2021 20:50 IST
During a recent raid, 524 oxygen concentrators were recovered from three restaurants owned by Kalra Khan Chacha, Nega Ju and Town Hall and he is suspected to have left Delhi along with his family. (Photo: PTI file)
Kalra owns several businesses in Delhi; known for social connections Kalra owns the restaurants Khan Chacha, Town Hall, and Mr. Choy in Khan Market and Nege & Ju in Lodhi Colony (two of the most upscale neighborhoods in south Delhi) besides eyewear retailer Dayal Opticals. A quick look at his social media handles indicates a lavish lifestyle, and socializing with prominent personalities from Bollywood, sportspersons, and even politicians who frequent his restaurants.
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