SC asks Centre to verify Hassan Ali Khan' health claims

A bench of justices Altamas Kabir and S S Nijjar passed the order after Khan's counsel urged the court to consider grant of interim bail to him on the ground that he was suffering from various ailments, including renal failure, for which he needed urgent medical treatment.

The apex court then asked Additional Solicitor General Harin Rawal to verify the claim and submit a report by tomorrow.

The stay granted by the bench earlier on Khan's release from jail expires on September 2.
The apex court had on August 16 stayed the bail granted to Hassan Ali by the Bombay High Court on August 12.

The court had passed the order on a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate challenging the high court's order granting bail to Khan who has been accused in various money laundering cases.

"The documents reveal that Khan has huge funds in his accounts to the extent of 800 million US dollars with a bank outside India," the ED contended.

The agency, in its petition, alleged various transactions led by Khan through his foreign bank accounts reveal his association with international arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi.

"The documents point to deep linkage between Khan and Khashoggi," the agency said
while pressing for a stay on the Bombay High Court's order granting bail to Khan.

The high court had granted bail to Khan on August 12 after saying the ED had failed to show the wealth amassed by him was proceeds of crime.

The ED had said Khan and his arrested accomplice Kashinath Tapuriah had deep links
with bank officials in the US, Switzerland, Singapore, the UAE and other countries.
It had alleged that in 2003, USD 300 million was apparently received by Khan from Khassogi from weapon sales.