New Delhi, May 22 -- The Delhi High Court on Thursday modified the bail conditions for British national Christian Michel in the money laundering case connected to the AgustaWestland helicopter deal.

Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma's bench ruled that, given the overall circumstances, including Michel's extended incarceration, his status as a foreign national with no ties to India, and his inability to secure a local surety, the court found it appropriate to amend the earlier bail conditions. Instead of requiring both a personal bond and a surety bond of Rs 5,00,000 each, Michel must now submit a personal bond of Rs 5,00,000 along with an increased cash surety of Rs 10,00,000.

To ensure the applicant does not abscond while respecting his righ...